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Paragon 2005 




more than a word... 
a slice of life 



Evan 

Lavery, 

sophomore 


Ashley 





a slice of 


academics 16 
clubs 32 


play 

54 


student life 56 
sports 80 

fall 80 
winter 98 
spring 112 


a slice of 

odds 

^ends 

132 

seniors 134 
juniors 150 
sophomores 158 
freshmen 166 
ads 178 
index 196 




Paragon 2005 

Volume 40 

Munster High School 
8808 Columbia Ave. 
Munster, IN 46321 
Enrollment: 1,417 
219-836-3200 
fax:219-836-3203 
www.munster.k12.in.us 


slices of life 

Day in. day out students found the little things pro- 
vided life's wows. With a T-shirt stating his feelings. 
Dan Drudge, junior, works in class, while Jasmine 
Fonda-Adegbemi. freshman, shows off her DECA 
Homecoming balloon in World Geography. With her 
iPod playing to help her focus. Brittany Lewis, junior, 
practices sign language. 



eye on the prize 

Shouting to their fellow sophomores, JV poms Olivia Gershman, Kaitlin 
Newell, Rachel Eldert. Sam Taylor, Riyona Abraham, Courtney Basil, Lizzie 
Browder and Michelle Zehner watch the tug of war at the Homecoming pep 
rally. "I really got into it," Kaitlin said. "I was yelling at everyone to pull harder 
so we would win." The sophomores defeated the seniors in the game. "Later 
that night we danced at the football game to I Need A Hero. " Olivia said. "It 
was JV and Varsity poms together, the only time we did that all year." 


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senior 


at first glance 

Face painted by football player Brandon Platt, senior, Jimmy 
Hesterman, sophomore, sits wide-eyed in class on 
Homecoming. Listening to a friend in Economics, Karly 
Dytrych, senior, shows off her style. "I liked to enhance this in 
every aspect of my life, mainly in my artwork and dress" Karly 
said. Chomping down his school lunch. Scott Vandersteen, 
senior, enjoys his blueberry muffin. "My favorite day is Nachos 
Deluxe. You can put anything you want on them," Scott said. 


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Wow, did you see her shoes? 



Wow, I feel sick right now. 

Wow, that test was han 

Wow,who are a 

Wow, the parking lot is packed. 


est was hard. 

ill these people? 


Wow, I have something to tell you. 

Wow You struggled to wake up at 5 a.m. to study 
Trig functions only to be relieved that you actually passed 
that Pre-Calc test. You pushed past the 1,417 other 
students crowding the North hallways to avoid getting 
that third tardy in South. You felt the excitement when 
the bell rang at 2:45 p.m. each Friday, freeing you for 
the next 65 hours (unless you had zero hour, then you 
only had 64). You got swept up in the crowd of 
basketball fans spilling onto the court after guard Steve 
| Luptak, sophomore, shot the winning basket at the buzzer 
to beat Highland 48-47. 


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sink or swim 

Swimming in gym class. Jenny Andert. sophomore, practices 
the sidestroke. "Christian Arteaga [freshman] thought it'd be 
funny if he untied the top of my bathing suit while I was 
getting my picture taken," Jenny said. "I transferred from a 
different school, so I had to take a semester of gym. I hated 
being with freshmen. They were very immature!" 


IWow. I can't believe I 
didn't know about this 
test until last hour! 

Steve Als 

junior 


endless work 

Towel wrapped around her for warmth, Lauren 
Lomeli, sophomore, looks to the scorehoard at 
the IUPUI Natatorium. "I wanted to see what 
place our relay got. We were hoping for top 
three, but we didn't make it," she said. Patiently 
waiting for Mrs. Florencia Stole to call on her, 
Emily Clark, junior, raises her hand. "I asked a lot 
of questions if I didn't understand what's going 
to be on the test," she said. "I wanted to know 
what to expect." Concentrating in the math lab, 
Harrison Hernandez, freshman, doesn't let his 
hair distract him from what's on the screen. 


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work 

Unfortunately, life provided more than fun and games— work 
every hour of the 185 school days, consuming your 
d energy. You said “wow" when... 

) minutes of school, followed by an hour of weight 
training, and then three hours of homework meant 
flinging yourself into bed at midnight— 14 seniors found 
this hectic Schedule paid off as they earned 
National Merit Finalists honors. 

| Pulling into spot 234 in South, near the pool parking 
lot, added two minutes to your three and half 
minute sprint to Mr. Hal Coppage's first hour U.S. 
History class in North. Even that shortcut down the 
pool hallway couldn't save you from being late. 

| Losing the analogies on the UeW SATs meant a 45- 
minute writing section, coming after 3 hours of algebra, 
geometry and reading comprehension test questions. 

| Debating John Kerry's Vietnam service or arguing over 
George W. Bush's policies in Iraq, you butted heads 
with Republicans and Democrats at the open forum on 
election day, Nov. 2. Student Government's mock 
election results proved identical to the nation's, split 
51%, 49% for Bush. 

The work never ended... 




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The Semi-State course 
was just... wow. The 
mud and the rain were 
awesome to run 

Murad 




loop to loop 

On "Pi Day," March 14 or 3.14, Matt Coduti, senior, 
hula-hoops in AP Calculus. The class celebrated the 
mathematical day with cupcakes and a contest for 
the longest time hula-hooping. "I went for about a 
minute." Matt said. "I have an interesting hula- 
hooping style. It made everyone laugh." 




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play 

Luckily, play provided minutes of excitement between hours 
of work. You said "wow" when... 

I Joey Domenico, sophomore, cheered his girlfriend, 
sophomore Kate Varnum; sister Chrissy, senior; and the 
rest of the Girls' Soccer Team all the way to Valparaiso 
for their first Semi-State ever, beating Andrean 1-0 
| Shaking your hand in the hallway, Mike Konopasek, 
sophomore, asked for your vote through his 
rubber George W. Bush mask on election day. 
|Triumphantly showing off the price tag, Mr. Steve 
Wrobleski, math teacher, bragged about his $9 tie 
from 1976. With a different tie everyday, you never saw 
the same tie twice. 

|Thanks to your spare change donations at lunch, 

Jon Funston, senior, nailed Assistant Principal Mr. 

Al Gandolfi in the face with a whipped cream pie to 
raise $42.83 for Riley's Children Hospital on 
Homecoming. Altogether, Student Government raised 
over $2,200 for the Indianapolis hospital. 

Work and play sliced together. Emotions, shock, disbelief 
and relief proved WOW... mOTG th 3 P 3 WOrd, 

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Rumors that Napoleon Dynamite died whipped through the school in late 
February like a deadly tornado, from one excited gossip to the next. A sponta- 
neous squeal escaped a C+ student's lips when he finally received an A- on his 
paper after working on it for nights on end. The rush of excitement 
rrounded the Boys' Swimming Team as they received their 4 th Place State 
victory. Energy drove the school and its people to make it through each day. 


Madsen says sweetly. When her work is 
completed the tape covers all but "For good 
luck" on senior Steven's t-shirt. The offensive 
play on words had been defeated. 

"It may have been offensive, but it makes 
me stand out, and I like to be funny," Steven 
said. "If I didn't have t-shirts to express my 
personality. I'd go crazy in the halls instead. 
Being the token 'class-clown' is in my body." 

"I wasn't really expecting anything... 

Sporting not only his hockey jersey, but 
also a plastic, be-jeweled king crown and 
balloons, Ryan Burke, junior, walked through 
school celebrating his 17th birthday. Girl- 
friend Ashley Taylor, junior, showered him 
with presents and a decorated locker. 

"I wasn't really expecting anything," Ryan 
said. "But as soon as I saw her walking 
towards me, I could see everything, and I 
knew what was up." 

Now standing out in the eye of the crowd, 
Ryan walked from class to class with the 
distinction that this was his day. 


which was 
great, because 
no one wanted 
to drive in all 
the snow, jj 

Jenna Candiano, 
senior 


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I just have to laugh... 

A quiet Senior Composition class. Pens put 
to paper. Minds searching memories for a 
narrative essay on a family member. A single, 
boisterous screech disturbs the peace. Danica 
Rajcevic, senior, laughs raucously at a face 
made by her friend sitting across the room. 
No one else even cracks a smile. It was one of 
many inside joke moments shared between 
Danica and her friends. 

"I'm just a happy person," Danica said. "I 
love being happy. Anything that anybody 
says, it could be something so stupid, but I 
just have to laugh." 


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Turnabout was 
awesome. We 
made a big 
entrance in our 
party bus, 


If I didn't have t-shirts... 

Bustling around her desk, searching for a 
solution, Mrs. Sandie Madsen, English 
teacher, desperately tried to locate her 
missing roll of masking tape. Grasping the 
roll in her hand, she walks victoriously to the 
front of senior Steven Decker's desk, and 
tears a piece of tape. 

"I can't allow this in my class," Mrs. 





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good times 

Proudly raising their 20th straight 
Sectional trophy, sophomore Joe 
Raycroft; juniors Bryan Chovanec and 
Wil Leary; senior co-captains Jeff Gaik, 
Steven Millies, and Michael Mashura; 
and diver Sean Leto, senior, celebrate 
their success. "We kept the tradition 
alive," Steven said. "That energy 
pumped us up for State." 


slippery situation 
Using teamwork to the best of their 
ability, seniors Ali Nykiel. Erin Joseph, 
and Chrissy Domenico scramble 
around the track in the Greased 
Watermelon' race at the pep rally. "I 
thought it looked like so much fun 
when I was a freshman that I did it 
sophomore year," Ali said. "I've heen 
doing it ever since. It's just a good time 
to let loose and be goofy." 







Jamming down the halls to "Welcome Back" by 
Mace, seniors Drew Koessler, Dan Grunewald and 
Brent Banach, celebrate Brent's return from his 
Achilles's injury, which put him out for four football 
games. "It felt so good to be back," Brent said. "And 
the fact that it was Homecoming made the moment 
so much more thrilling Eager to take advantage 
of the extra 23 minutes, freshmen Nisha Raiker and 
Pooja Kansal, and junior Stephanie Hoffman leave 
school at 2:20 on a Thursday afternoon. Hearing 
something that she wasn't supposed to. Lindsey 
Pugh, senior, gossips with classmate Lucy Brown, 
senior, in College Level Business. Rebelling against 
the senior girls' "Now Move" shirts, seniors Brittany 
Bohling and Jessie Stalmack lift junior Lauren Lipton, 
away, while she sports her "Move This" sweatpants. 


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Ready to walk out to her car, senior Branka Romic 
and sister Stana, junior, cross through the Commons 
at the end of school. "We get along really well," 
Branka said. "We re only 16 months apart, so we 
have a lot in common and understand each other." 
Checking the South Shore train schedule, 
sophomores Katie Stout and Brittany Medved make 
plans to go to Chicago with 10 other friends for Fall 
Break. "The best part about vacation was being able 
to hang out with friends because you never knew 
what was going to happen," Katie said. Focused on 
his digital camera, seniors Steve Ziemba and Brittany 
Bohling review pictures from Homecoming court. 


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class act 

Their eyes fixed on the race at hand, 
seniors Mitzy Smiljic, Ashley Dudzik, 
Ashley Brian and Jessica Brakulis 
wait to see which class comes out 
on top in the pie eating contest at 
the Oct. 8 Homecoming pep rally. 
"The pep session was in the gym 
again," Jessica said. "But when we 
started to get into it, we forgot that 
it was raining outside, and we got 
pumped for the game that night." 


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March 10 


deck the halls 

Carefully taping the bottom of the 
streamers. Rachel Eldert. sophomore, 
adorns her "little sister's" locker to get 
ready for Pom s visit to State. "Dec- 
orating the lockers got our spirits up 
for State," Rachel said. "It got us excited 
for the competition." 







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friends 

Speed walk to the locker you share with three friends. Grab 
next two classes. Five minutes. Stop and gossip with your 
way to lunch. Three and a half minutes. Grab your boyfriend 
as you pass by them getting a drink at the water fountain. 
Push your way through the crowd of sophomores gathered 
LaReau's classroom. One minute to go. The bell rings as you make 
a mad dash into AP Psychology, and Mr. K is already passing out the day's 
quiz. Each day's moments revolve around the people who make up your life. 

Jordan, sophomore, collects his things. 

"I've been driving Jordan since last year, 
and Evan (a sixth grader at Wilbur Wright 
Middle School) this year," Eric said. "The 
hardest part is getting everybody out the 
door at the same time, so we can be on time. 
But we don't have to pay for any bus passes, 
so, there's a plus." 

We work things out... 

Sitting in Dairy Queen talking over 
summer plans, seniors Lea Kilibarda and Jon 
Funston discuss her summer in Montenegro 
and his up-downs on the football field. They 
dated sparatically throughout high school. 

"We stay together; we work things out," 
Lea said. "In the summer we tend to go on 
breaks because I go to Montenegro to visit 
family. It's just easier that there's no attach- 
ment. But when we get back together, it's the 
same old lovey-dovey cute couple stuff." 


There's so much stuff in here... 

32-7-24. 32-7-24. 32-7-24. Locker number 
839 gets visited three times more than a reg- 
ular locker. The locker's at maximum capa- 
city housing three students' belongings 
instead of just one. Juniors “Jennifer Conley, 
Abigal Homans and Maggie Behrens each use 
the locker as if it were her own. 

"It's really Abby's locker," Jennifer said. 
"But most of our classes are in North, and 
this locker is easier to get to because it's right 
in the middle." 

Sharing a locker may save precious 
passing period minutes, but once in a while 
things tend to go wrong. 

"I've grabbed someone's stuff before. I 
don't even know who's it was there's so much 
stuff in here," Maggie said. "It'd be nice if 
we were organized." 

Everybody out the door... 

Parking spot 377 in the North lot is filled 
by a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. It's 
7:21 a.m. Eric Zarowny, senior, sits and waits 
in the driver's seat while his younger brother 


smile time 

In Mrs. Beth Vesas Algebra 2 class, juniors Frank 
Pukoszek and Kim Brandon laugh while discussing 
their weekend. "We talked ahnut my job at the 
Preforming Arts Center." Frank said. 


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camera. 

Adam White, 
sophomore 


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own 


Studying his flight manual, Steve 
Ziemba, senior, adjusts the dials to 
the right settings, part of his train- 
ing to become a pilot. Paint brush 
in hand. Taryn Lotak, senior, puts 
the final touches on her painting 
in AP Studio Art. Taryn plans on 
majoring in art at college. After a 
long day of campaigning for 
Student Body President, Tamiko 
Toyama, junior, takes a break in AP 
U S. History. Tamiko made per- 
sonalized t-shirts with her running 
mate Jeff Mariner, junior, as part 
of their winning campaign. "It was 
an extremely stressful week 
between the campaign, the re- 
search paper and so many tests," 
Tamiko said. "But all the work paid 
off. It was hard to get through, but 
it was worth it in the end." 





show time 

Flutes in position for their halftime show, 
freshman Kelly Rausch, juniors Anna 
Millies and Deana Miskimins and senior 
Kelly Simmons march on to the field. "We 
played Heart, Mind and Soul' during our 
halftime performances," Anna said. 


"I wear my Livestrong bracelet now 
because I support it. My grandma had 
cancer. I've worn it since I got it in 
June and then they got popular, but 
it's not like I started a trend or 
anything. I still wear it for the cause." 

Maureen Modesto, sophomore 


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Alpi Menchaca, senior 

sion 


Do you wear the Livestrong and 
other rubber band bracelets because 
you believe in the cause or because 
of the fashion? 


"Our whole soccer team got black 
ones because Coach Prasopoulos' dad 
passed away over the summer. He and 
his wife and the whole team wore 
them in remembrance." 

Jon Funston, senior 


"I don't even know what the purpose 
is, I wear it for the fad." 

Max Tratar, freshman 







their identities through outbursts, family and friends, students 
their ultimate comfort zones in specialized interests. From the 
member who turned his amp up to maximum volume everyday 
, to the techie who spent five hours on his laptop and two more 
g World of Warcraft, to the scrap booker who paid $60 for stickers 
alone at Hobby Lobby, interests crossed the spectrum as teens found their niche. 


close at hand 
Surrounded by sophomores 
Lauren Lomeli and Mike 
Konopasek and senior Scott 
Vandersteen, All McKenna, 
freshman, grabs the hands of 
her classmates as part of a 
communication game in 
Advanced Speech class. "I'm 
always listening to punk 
music and I dress how I want 
to," Ali said "Even though I 
wasn’t wearing a Home- 
coming shirts like everyone 
else was that day, we still all 
got along and hod fun 
playing the game." 


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"They see what I see... 

From the moment Erica Ranade, senior, 
opened the script book to Play It Again, Sam 
and studied the world Woody Allen created, 
she began to paint Woody's vision with her 
own. Costume, props and people popped 
into her head, a rapid realization of how her 
first solo-directed performance would look. 

"In directing, I like being able to focus on 
the things I want to stand out to people — so 
they see what I see," Erica said. "To imagine 
something in your mind and finally realize it 
in reality is the best feeling ever. 

"When the audience laughed for the first 
time [on opening night. Sept. 30] , I realized I 
seriously wanted to be involved with 
directing beyond high school, in my future 
and the rest of my life." she said. These plans 
led her to the University of Michigan to study 
casting directing. 

You have to help... 

Four months or training in medical safety 
prepared Shobha Pai, junior, to walk into 
Heartsfield Village on Christmas night. As a 
patient volunteer, she visited the elderly as a 
friend when their family couldn't be there. 

"I realized how few family members 
would be there for them, so I made up my 
mind to have my first visit with the patients 


ft 

We practiced 
for Battle of the 
Bands so we 
would do well, 
but I think we 
ended up 
getting last. I 


on Christmas night," she said. 

"The first thing I did, and I'll always 
remember it, was feed my first patient her 
dinner," Shobha said. "I made her day 
through such a simple act". 

"I've been blessed with a wonderful life," 
she said. "You have to help people to be as 
comfortable as they can be. You can fill their 
lives so much." 

"Dancing for me is like breathing... 

To the beat of the music, Lisa Sobilo, 
junior, swayed her hips and spun on her 
heels on the concrete floor of the art room. 
Paint brush in hand and focused on her 
work, the dance came secondary to her art — 
she just couldn't help herself. 

"We always listened to music in all my 
art classes, and it made me want to dance," 
Lisa said. "Dancing for me is like breathing. 
When I don't get to do it, I can feel it. 
Something's just not right." 

Dancing ballet since age 7, Lisa has 
performed in more places than the art 
room — in the Nutcracker, Peter Pan, The 
Wizard of Oz and plenty of recitals. 

"When I dance, I'm totally myself," she 
said. "I don't have any walls, or barriers or 
fronts. It's a way to express myself that's so 
important to me." 


liked practicing 
my guitar 
though. JJ 

Jarred Koessler, 
sophomore 


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Be\BBhours a day, 5 days a week. 185 days a year, for 56 
weeks. You spent 1,295 hours in school, counting the 15 

ii.jiutes in study hall rushing to finish afternoon homework, but 
not the 2-hour practice for a 58 second sprint for Track. 

| Summer practice in the 80 degree heat and rain to 
ultimately find yourself sidelined with an injury left you 

wishing for more time on the field— Prince 

Kwatang, senior, found his wish granted when 
Northwestern University gave him a scholarship to play 
football despite his season on the sidelines. 

| With a yearning to perfect her strategy, Suchita Rastogi, 
freshman, laid her pencil down with new knowledge and 
wisdom, after her fourth practice go at the SATs. 
|Trying to grasp the new concepts of stoichiometry and 
gas laws in Mr. Don Ullman's chemistry class, Abigail 
Purcell, sophomore, raised her hand with vigor 
for the fifth time in class. 

You exerted gallons of elbow grease to keep the flames burning 
of your appetite for success . And in the end your rewards were 

paid in full. 

more than meets the eye 

During her third hour Microbiology class, Ashley 
Boyan, junior, inspects the contents of her petri dish 
with lab partner Megan Guthrie, junior. "We did an 
experiment with three separate petri dishes," 
Ashley said. "I coughed in one. rubbed my hand in 
one and left one open to the air. Two days later, we 
checked how much bacteria grew." 


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striking a balance 
For the fall musical Working, Eric 
Zyglowicz, junior, measures out the 
dimensions of six-ft tall letters for the set's 
backdrop Watching Dr. Timothy Bartlett 
direct the Concert Choir, Heather Stock, 
senior, warms up at the beginning of 
class. "'Sing Lagato' is our warm up 
exercise that teaches us things like the 
difference in major and minor thirds and 
octave leaps, all the basics of choir." 
Heather said Spotting fellow class 
member, Justin Smith, senior, focuses on 
keeping Sean Leto, senior, safe. "I like to 
lift and workout," Justin said. "It's a nice 
class to get away from the rest of the 
school and relieve some stress." 



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Their own tune 

While teaching the class about a 
famous deaf person, Sarah Lizska and 
Pat Thomas, seniors, dressed up and 
ballroom danced to mimic Francis 
Wood Scott in American Sign Lang- 
uage. "We had a lot of fun with our 
project," Sarah said. "It was a fun way 
to spice up a report." 


Double jeopardy 

In AP US History, Saba Ahmed, 
junior, prepares to answer a question 
in Jeopardy for extra credit. "We 
would all look forward to playing 
Jeopardy because it wasn't another 
day of copying notes," Saba said. "But 
when it got to test day, I realized that 
the review questions from the game 
had really helped me study." 





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Plane and simple 

On the plane ride home from the 
National Journalism Convention in 
Atlanta, GA, Jessica Pleitner, senior, 
works on her Trigonometry home- 
work. "I had enough time on the 
plane to do all the homework I missed 
from being in Atlanta for five days," 
Jessica said. "It was so much better 
than doing it at home." 

Taking stock 

For Mr. Don Fortner's Economics 
class, seniors Prince Kwateng and Joe 
Dwars participate in the Indiana 
Stock Market Simulation. "It was 
something to look forward to on 
Fridays," Joe said. "It was better then 
looking in a text book or taking notes 
all hour." 





Beyond 



not everyone’s an 
automatic brainiac 


Getting her AP Psychology quiz back with a less than perfect 
score, Lucy Brown, senior, quickly flipped over the page to 
hide it from the prying eyes of her peers. From what she 
heard and saw, her score hit way below the average. 


Beyond 

Numbers 

221 

students took 
AP classes 

250 

students took 
Honors classes 

946 

students took 
regular classes 

24 

seniors who 
qualified for 
National Merit 
Commended and 
Semi-Finalist 


"I wasn't like everyone in the AP 
classes," Lucy said. "For senior year, my 
parents wanted me to try out some high- 
er level stuff. It wasn't too bad, 

but it was definitely a 

challenge." 

Despite some less than de- 
sirable results, Lucy's jump 
from the world of regular to 
Honors classes proved that 
not everyone was an auto- 
matic brainiac. 

"I would always try to get 
my reading done for AP Pysch 
and AP Econ, but it was senior 
year," Lucy said. "I got a really 
bad attack of senioritis and 
didn't give as much attention 
to school as I had in the years 
before." 

Lucy's senior year slump 
didn't shine through in all 
parts of the school. Ravi Shah, 
sophomore, worked often 
with his National Honor 
Society Tutor Aditya Shah, se- 


nior, to make sure his Chemistry 
homework was just right. 

"We really worked on reviewing stuff 
before a big test," Ravi said. "I under- 
stood the little things, but i needed 
someone to go over it all with me. 
Sometimes it was just dumb stuff." 

His tutor disagreed — "No, we went 
over smart stuff," Aditya said. 

While most students wanted to get 
the grade, others wanted the knowledge. 
Ajay Patwari, junior, took AP Art History 
for the experience, not the AP credit. 

"I've been to places around the world 
and seen a lot of the paintings," Ajay 
said. "I wanted to know what they were 
about. It wasn't all about moving up in 
class rank. Though that helped me, it 
wasn't my ultimate goal." 

Ajay's studies paid off in a class that 
he really liked — just like Lucy's efforts 
in AP Pyschology. 

"Sometimes I didn't read, but when I 
did I really liked what I was learning," 
she said. "I was happy that I forced 
myself to stay in the class." 






Word search 

Studying her Spanish-English dic- 
tionary, Anne McShane, senior, fin- 
ishes her Spanish 5 worksheet in time 
for class. "Working in Spanish 
challenged me to think in new ways 
because it's so different," she said. 


Hit the right note 

Headphones blaring, Alonzo Arell- 
ano, junior, reads his English in the 
library. "Music helped me focus 
myself when I needed to get 
something done," he said. "Without 
it, I can't concentrate on my work." 


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Chalk 

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Options 

different learnina styles 


learning styles 
defined each student 


■he clock struck 2 a.m. in the Rak household. Puffy bags circled 
senior Anna Rak's blood shot eyes frantically scanning the page in 
IB last-ditch attempt to cram before an AP Government exam. A few 
desperate thoughts came to Anna's mind: "Am I going to remember 
this when morning comes? Am I actually learning anything?" and 
then shortly followed by "Am I going mad?" 


From the time a student walked in as a 
freshman to the time he skipped out as a senior, 
each person developed his own 
technique of learning. 

Everyone had their own 
method of getting the work done or 
studying for that midterm; if stu- 
dents had a say in the curriculum's 
structure, they would have their own 
preferences on how the material 
should be taught. 

"Daily quizzes really worked for 
me," Anna said. "You always knew 
what you had to do. You couldn't 
procrastinate, and it split up the 
workload so you weren't reading 30 

Oedipus complex 

Acting out a scene from Oedipus Rex for World 
Literature class, Murad Ornery and Eric 
Zarowny, seniors, use homemade masks. "By 
using the unstoppable combination of Milton 
from Office Space and Mr. [Steve] Wroblewski 
[math teacher], we thought our presentation 
would be more interesting," Eric said. 


Beneficial 

or 

Busy? 

While most kids 
moan and groan at 
worksheets, busy 
work has a purpose. 

Pros 

• Preparation 
for tests 

• Extra practice 

• Allows time 
to socialize 

Cons 

•Takes up a lot 
of class time 

• Frustrating 

• Kids can copy 
and cheat 


pages a night. Plus, you'd review the subject 
daily, so when the test rolled around, you 
were already familiar with the material." 

Group or class discussions fostered an easy 
learning environment, not only teaching 
valuable communication skills, but how to 
support beliefs or views with evidence, ac- 
cording to Megan Guthrie, junior. 

"I don't like notes. I'm more of a discussion 
person," Megan said. "That's how I feel I 
learn the most. The discussions draw you in, 
make you participate, and you learned 
inadvertently." 

Unique, fun, yet pertinent demon-strations 
aided in sticking key ideas into the minds of 
students, according to Illisa Gershman, junior. 

continued on pg 21 


C halk it up 

Outside on a sunny day, Lyndsay Langbehn and Kevin 
Hoffman, seniors, enjoy the weather while completing 
an AP Economics assignment. "We used sidewalk chalk 
to draw supply and demand curves on a large scale," 
Lyndsay said. "We would do them in class, but it was 
different outside." 



Cross eyed 

While skimming her textbook, junior 
Amanda Seligman searches for the 
answers to her U.S. History cross- 
word puzzle. "The information was 
really hard to find," Amanda said. 
Mr. Hal Coppage allowed his stu- 
dents to use their textbooks, class- 
mates and information packets to 
help make the assignment easier. 











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Grade A 

A smile on her face, Leah Alberson, 
junior, explains the fabric she used for 
her extra credit Scarlet Letter project. 
"1 worked for hours to make the 
entire costume and everybody loved 
it," Leah said. 



Caught in the acl 

Over the sounds of cars passing by, 
Tom Ramus, junior, gives his demon- 
stration speech on how to catch a 
football to Mrs. Mary Yorke's speech 
class. "Mrs. Yorke's class was 
interesting," Tom said. "I'd always 
get myself into predicaments when 
i'd always have to improvise." 


Before finding the next term in her 
U.S. history book, Allison Meggers, 
junior, pauses to answer junior Kim 
Hawkin's question about the assign- 
ment. "It was hard to find the terms 
in our textbooks, but we all helped 
each other," Allison said "We had a 
list, but we needed more than that." 





Though the looki ng glass 

Studying a flower peTaT for AP 
Biology, Joey Zagorski, junior, gently 
turns the focus knob of Iris microscope 
to see his specimen more clearly. "We 
used a scalpel and tweezers to cut the 
flower into sections," Joey said. "Then 
we used a microscope to help learn 
about their reproductive process." 


learning styles 19 




Kids in the hall 

With teacher Miss Michelle De St. 
Jean directing them. Sociology stu- 
dents participate in an experiment, 
with seniors Phil Shapiro and Brit- 
tany Bolhing at the front. "We'd 
always do mock experiments in the 
class," Phil said. "It took what we 
learned about and made it real." 

Perfect score 

To prepare for the SAT test, Sara 
Brown, junior, listens intently to 
absorb the different strategies her 
prep class teacher Miss Jenny Bulla 
explained to her class. "I wanted to 
take this class so I could get a good 
score and hopefully get into a good 
college on the East Coast," Sara said. 





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Team up 

Censoring the Chicago Tribune as part 
of an assignment for Journalism 1, 
sophomores Natalie Moya and Jessica 
Beezhold decide how they would rule 
an imaginary dictatorship. "It was 
harder than I thought it'd be," Jessica 
said. "You have to keep so much 
information out of the newspaper if 
you want to control the people. " 





■ 






Chalk 


full Of a ■ 

Options 


continued from pg 18 


"When Mr. Kalwasinski took us into 
the men's bathroom for a demon- 
stration, we all wondered what in the 
world this trip had to do with psych- 
ology," Ilissa said. "He then proceeded 
to show us how a urinal mimicked the 
path of a firing neuron. That was one 
lesson we'll never forget." 

According to Natasha Kanal, fresh- 
man, another technique for educational 
development was hands-on-leaming. 

"When a teacher tells you to read 

Keep it steady 

At part of his printing technology classes at Ham- 
mond Career Center, Pat Los, senior, oils parts of a 
machine. "1 really liked working with my hands," 
Pat said. "Being at Career Center was so much nicer 
than being cramped in a classroom. I learned so 
much more." 


something, 1 don't always get it," 
Natasha said. "Like in gym, when Ms. 
Malinski explained the game of handball 
to us, none of us really understood until 
we actually tried it out." 

Whether students cram the night 
before, read the book, take class notes, 
or study flashcards for an upcoming test, 
pop quiz, or just to stay on top of their 
ever-growing piles of work, individuals 
developed learning styles that worked 
best for them. 

"Both We The People and AP Comp- 
osition were about self-exploration and 
self-teaching, so I was able to pick what 
1 wanted to learn," Anne McShane, 
senior, said. "It really encouraged us to 
think outside the box." 



Get the picture 

While reading her children's story to 
fourth graders at Frank H. Hammond 
Elementary school, Emily Diekel- 
mann, senior, explains her illustra- 
tions. "Creative Writing forced me to 
stretch my abilities, so it was really 
nice to get to share my story with the 
elementary kids," Emily said. 


Breaking new ground 

On the floor of his AP Psychology 
classroom, Kevin Hoffman, senior 
and juniors Stefanie Krasic and Jeft 
Marinier participate in a reaction time 
experiment. "We had to squeeze each 
others ankles for the assignment," 
Kevin said. "It was interesting to see 
when people responded." 



learning styles 21 





on the lookout 


With seniors Lea Kilibarda and Gor- 
dana Radmilovic, Suman Rao ex- 
plains bacterial growth in Micro- 
biology. "Suman tried to explain 
what's going on," Lea said. "It'd be 
hard because we'd be so confused." 

food for thoug ht 

Using his new skills Brandon Chyno- 
weth, junior, pours guacamole for a 
party at his house. "I used skills from 
Project Bio in all parts of my life, like 
while camping I learned how to 
cook," Brandon said. 





get into the act 

Interacting with partner Scott Good- 
win, junior, Kim Dooley, junior, reads 
a scene from Catcher in the Rye in front 
of her English class. "We choose a 
scene that demonstrated our charac- 
ters the best," Kim said. 



academics 



Hands forming a pot for 
Ceramics 2, Lizzie Browder, 
sophomore, works on the 
wheel. "I'd always come in 
before and after school to work 
on my skills," Lizzie said. 


Eyes focused on her work, 
Justine Van Dyke, sophomore, 
mixes chemicals in for a chem- 
istry lab. "I didn't like the class 
part of chemistry, but I'd have 
fun in the labs," she said. 




right brain, left brain 23 








Mind 


Matte r 


right vs. left brain 
fight for domination 

Carefully layering acrylic paint onto canvas, Taryn Lotak, 
senior, works on what will become her newest masterpiece. 
Down the hall, Chris Ondo, senior, diligently computes the 
answer to a difficult Academic Super Bowl question. 


Fun 

Brain 

Games 


While sitting at 
a desk, lift your 
right foot off the 
floor and make 
clockwise 
circles. While 
doing this, draw 
the number six 
in the air with 
your right hand. 


Both students used their brains dif- 
ferently to excel. The left brain controls 
logic, rational thought and analytical 
thinking, while the right brain controls 
creativity, intuition and conceptual ideas. 
"I like to look at the world analytically," 
Chris said. "I find the best 
way to go about life is to break 
the world down into pieces." 

Using the other half of the 
brain, Amanda Kilibarda, ju- 
nior, enjoyed Mrs. Renee 
Kouris' English class because 
she exercised her artistic side. 
"It was fun to come up with 
creative ways of presenting," 
Amanda said. "When we read 
Macbeth, it was hard to 
follow, but when we acted the 
play out in Kabuki Theater 
style, we were able to under- 
stand it a lot better." 


Your foot 
will change 
direction. 


child’s play 


Lyrics on the overhead, Mr. Marc 
Lehnerer, English teacher, holds up 
Rock Steady by Sting while the song 
plays. "The book took a story that 
everyone knew and putting a new 
spin on it," he said. 


Right brain action is also shared by 
Molly White, freshman, who enjoyed 
Mrs. Linda Lemon's English class be- 
cause she was "more of a writing and 
artsy person." Molly found Geometry to 
be more difficult because "math was 
something I'd never done well at." 

Teachers made a difference, as Danny 
Alexander, freshman, found. 

"Mr. [Steve] Lopez made Ancient 
World History interesting. He brought 
the past 2000 years straight to the 
classroom," Danny said. 

Some students used a blend of the two 
halves to combine concrete facts and 
creative fancy. Lauren Hudak, soph- 
omore, used her creative side in French 
class, using imaginative comparisons to 
link English and French words. Tilings 
were harder in more analytical classes. 

"Math came to me like grammar; I 
liked them because I did them one way 
or the other. I didn't have to think much. 
It's definitive," Lauren said. 
draw the line 

Paper illuminated, Kaylin Kish, sophomore, draws 
from a wooden model. "Art was a time to relax and 
have fun," Kaylin said. "I was really in my 
element." 


Lay down the law 

In Mr. Mike Gordon's government 
class, Sara Pappas, senior, partici- 
pates in a Congress simulation as part 
of the Domestic Policy Committee. "It 
was interesting to hear other people's 
opinions," Sara said. "We got to 
debate some hot issues." 

Have a ball 

Attempting to steal the ball from an 
opposing teammate, Carly Gibbs, 
freshman, tries to score during a floor 
hockey game in gym class. "Our team 
was really good," Carly said. "We 
finished undefeated." 





Rest assured 

Sleeping in the auditorium, Kory 
Aktay, junior, waits for his team to 
compete during the Academic Super 
Bowl competition. "I should have 
been studying like everyone else," 
Kory said. 



All she wrote 

During a class activity in Journalism 
1, Katie Taylor, sophomore, acts as a 
dictator by censoring the Chicago 
Tribune. "I wouldn't make a very 
good dictator. I couldn't control 
people's lives that much," Katie said. 


Stick em’ up 

In need of help on his worksheet, 
Steve Alspach, junior, waits to be 
called on in his 4th hour Pre-Calculus 
class. "If I ever needed help in class, I 
could always ask my teacher or a 
classmate," Steve said. 


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Checks 

Balances 




mental marathon never ends 

From the first freshman speech assignment to the last senior 
composition, the road to graduation seemed long and wind- 
ing. Students tried to maintain a level of normalcy while 
schoolwork heavied their load. 


It seemed as if work would never end, 
according to Nick Fisher, sophomore. 
Staying on top of it all was a task few 
could master. 

"Managing time between 
sports practices, school and 
my social life was tough to 
do," Nick said. 

With so much to do and so 
little time, some students' 
academic obligations took a 
back seat. 

"My friends and I stopped 
whatever we were doing 
when 'The O.C.' was on," 
Kristen Szafasz, senior, said. 

Besides breaking to watch 
their favorite TV shows, stu- 
dents worked towards the 
weekend, according to Nick 
Stolarz, junior. 

"I tried to keep the weekend 
in sight as motivation," Nick 
said. "I needed goals or breaks 
in the action to keep sane. 


Time 
_ . for. 

Television 

“Tuesdays and 
Wednesdays 
homework didn’t 
matter. My nights 
were devoted to 
American Idol. I’d do 
my homework in 
classes the next day” 
-Anna Millies, 
junior 

“The O.C. was a 
must. My homework 
could wait until after 
the show, so I usually 
didn’t start on it until 
after 9 p.m. I’d even 
call off work so I 
wouldn't miss it.” 

-Mike Harker, junior 


Mondays were horrible, but we'd look 
back on what we did over the weekend." 

For some, Monday meant catching up 
and staying on top of the weekend's 
happenings. 

"I liked to talk with my friends about 
all the gossip of the weekend on 
Monday," Meghan Guthrie, junior, said. 
"It was always 'Who did this?' or 
'Where'd you go?' We kept ourselves 
entertained." 

Staying alert on Friday while juggling 
plans and assignments was difficult for 
Jared Flahaven, senior. 

"Fridays were tough for me. My body 
was still trapped in school, but my mind 
was on weekend time," Jared said. "In 
the end, school was about learning to 
balance obligations and free time." 

Fvery minute counts 

With a calculator at his side, Casey Jedrzejczak, 
junior, works on math homework for Mrs. Jackie 
Podkul's Algebra 2 class. "I was just doing my 
homework," Casey said. "I would work on it 
whenever I had free time in class." 



mental marathon 2 



excess homework challenged 
students at home and school 

Laying her pen down after her third practice AP Calculus 
test of the night, Suman Rao, senior, let out a sigh of relief, 
only to be reminded of the hours of homework lying ahead. 


Homework 

that’s 

Fun 

That’s my Bag: 

AP Psychology 

Flour Babies: 

Child 

Development 

Mock Trials: 

Government 

Soap Making: 

Chemistry 


Forrest Gump 
Project: 

US History 

Kite Day: 

Geometry 


"On average, I spent three hours a 
night doing homework," Suman said. 
"It's half an hour to an hour for each 
subject, but it all depends on the day." 

Students who found themselves 
bogged down with hours of work often 
developed habits to help them 
get it done. 

"I started with my easiest 
homework first," Punam 
Tiwana, freshman, said. "I got 
into my 'homework mode' 
and if I didn't finish. I'd leave 
my last period work so I could 
do it during the day." 

Other students chose a 
different route. Instead of 
homework, they finished all 
their work during the school 
day or in study hall. 

"I tried to finish all my 
homework during the day," 
Allyce Carlson, junior, said. 
"Whatever isn't done by then 
extra mile 


To earn extra credit. Tiffany Barth, 
junior, presents her drawing from The 
Scarlet Letter in Mrs. Renee Kouris' 
English class. "I didn't mind that she 
sat in the back of the room and asked 
a million questions," Tiffany said. "1 
needed the extra credit!" 



only took me 15 to 20 minutes at home, 
unless I had a project to do." 

Group projects were another issue 
facing students. 

"Projects took a long time, usually a 
couple of hours," Meghan Guthrie, 
junior, said. "I liked projects the best, 
though, because I got to hang out with 
friends while working." 

Although students spent many hours 
doing homework, teachers such as Mrs. 
Mary Yorke, AP Composition and 
Speech teacher, often felt justified in the 
assignments. 

"It was tough to say how much 
homework I assigned because some- 
times I didn't assign any," Mrs. Yorke 
said. "When I assigned themes every so 
often the kids waited until the night 
before they were due and ended up 
writing for four to five hours." 

Without a project to do with friends, 
Suman focused on her next task and 
looked forward to her upcoming hour 
and a half of homework before bed. 

lost in thought 

Deep in thought, Nicole Enright, senior, finishes her 
homework. "I finished my 12-page final com- 
position," Nicole said. "We had time to do whatever 
we wanted. I tried to do as much as I could at 
school." 


Ik 


At 











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eye to eye 

During a presentation of his mask, 
Thomas Paliga, junior, looks for 
another trait to talk about in Mr. Matt 
Kalwasinski's AP Psychology class. 
"Mr K. wanted us to make masks that 
represented our personalities to show 
the class," Thomas said. 



hag nf tricks 

In AP Psychology class, Alyssa 
Tremaine, junior, gives her "That's my 
bag" presentation. The students had 
to put items into a bag that related to 
their lives and futures. "It was a fun 
assignment," said Alyssa, " 1 learned 
things about my classmates that I 
never knew." 

get the last word 

Doing a crossword puzzle test, Andy 
Stevens, junior, works with his part- 
ners Angela Osterman and Mark Sajn, 
juniors, in Mr. Hal Coppage's US His- 
tory class. "The crossword puzzles 
were impossible to do," Andy said. 
"Just like the class." 




across the board 

Homework in hand, Jeff Marinier, 
junior, graphs a hyperbola in Mrs. 
Kristine Mendoza's Pre-Calculus 
class along with his other classmates. 
"Our teacher made us write problems 
on the board from our homework," 
Jeff said. "We would check to see if it 
was right." 


homework 27 


focus point 

Hovered over their World Literature 
tests, Brennan Drosos and Kelly Fray, 
seniors, try to tocus on their exams 
during the Friday of Homecoming. 
"It was really hard to concentrate that 
day because I was so excited for the 
game that night," Kelly said. 

foreign connection 

Hard at work, Mike Hluska, fresh- 
man, worked in the computer lab. 
"We took tests on the computers in 
Spanish," Mike said. "It was different 
from writing things out, and it was 
better than just listening to a CD." 





bookworms 

Taking advantage of 
the nice weather, 
juniors Katie Lissy 
and Abby Homans 
catch up on reading 
during Mrs. Renee 
Kouris' class. 
"Reading outside 
was relaxing," Abby 
said. "It was a nice 
day so we decided to 
take advantage of the 
weather." 


Sumrnerg ummer 


Unlike any other hot summer day, Blake Platt, 
freshman, walked up to the school front doors. He 
entered the frigid, air conditioned halls alone but 
with confidence, that is until he saw the sign, 
“Summer Reading Test.” 

He froze realizing the book he had just finished 
and in moments would be tested on would count 
for 25% of his first six weeks English grade. 

“I was so certain that I knew everything about 
that book,” Blake said. “That was, of course, until I 


realized it meant so much to my grade.” 

The typical freshman fear about summer 
reading tests fades as years go by. By senior year, 
many seniors neglect to pick up a book off the list, 
according to Lauren Davis, senior. 

“It’s not like I hate reading or anything,” Lauren 
said. “I just don’t enjoy the books they picked out 
for me. I like to read for my enjoyment over the 
summer since I am forced to read my teachers’ 
books during the school year.” 


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exams tested students’ 
patience and skills 

'oopy, desk covered with cliff notes, Tyler Drabenstot, 
fresh man, tried to force himself to stay awake so he could 
finish cramming for his English test. The clock ticked on, but 
he knew he had to do well on the next test or his grade would 
really plummet. He poured another cup of coffee and cracked 
open the book, only to fall asleep on the first page. 




Tyler was just one student plagued by 
tests' decisive nature. In many classes, 
tests could make or break the grade. 

"The only thing you could do was 
study," Maya Gendlin, junior, said. "If 
you prepared, you'd do well and you 
wouldn't be stressed out. I put in about 
an hour of studying every night and that 
usually did the trick for me." 

That's easier said than 
done, however, according to 
Felipe Hern-andez, freshman. 

"I don't like cramming, it's 
too stressful," Felipe said. "I 
paid attention in class and if I 
don't know it by test day, too 
bad. Most of my classes were 
easy enough that it worked." 

It wasn't hard to keep this 
rigorous routine the first 
couple of times, Maureen Mo- 
desto, sophomore, said . 

"The week before. I'd grad- 
ually start preparing. As it got 



One more 

Irritation 

• Pen clicking 

• Sniffling 

• Shaking 

• Nature calling 

• Coughing 

• Freezing 

rooms 

• Feet kicking 

the desk 
» Talking 


closer I prepared more. I tried to avoid 
cramming," Maureen said. "But that's all 
in a semester's work." 

As students got more and more of the 
tests under their belt, most just looked 
to survive. "I usually tried to figure out 
which finals were going to affect my 
grades the most," Andrew Bilse, junior, 
said. "And then I'd go from there," 

Some were more conscious of their 
growing dismissal of tests. "I should've 
studied more," Marc Wilson, senior, said. 
"When I was a freshman, I was really 
good about studying. This year 1 put it 
off. I crammed more than I should have." 

Confessions like this were common 
among the upperclassmen. Whether or 
not regrets were forged, students came 
away as the tests took their toll. 

half baked 

Carefully protecting his hand, Jeff Gaik, senior, 
pulls his food from the Oven. "Tire best part of Foods 
were labs," Jeff said. "Our food usually came out 
pretty good, but sometimes we'd burn it." 





i 


last shot 

Lens in hand, Liz Van Wieren, senior, 
prepares for her final project in Photo- 
graphy. "This type of final was more 
fun," Liz said. "You're not just filling 
in bubbles. But you're under a lot of 
pressure. You had to use time effici- 
ently to get everything in on time." 


soft landing 

Delicately handling his egg drop con- 
tainer, Paul Bainbridge, sophomore, 
checks his contraption one last time. 
"We tried to create an egg container 
to simulate a lunar landing," Paul 
said. "It's supposed to protect the egg 
from the dangers of hard landings." 


chemical reaction 

While gently placing a chemical into 
a flame, Jason Trgovich, sophomore, 
and Brent Tomaczak, junior, study the 
different colors it produces for Earth 
and Space Science. "We had to use a 
spectrometer to see what colors burn 
at which wave lengths," Jason said. 


tests 29 





On 


%b 


Career Day May 4 
gave students a 
look into 67 types 
of jobs hosted by 
89 speakers. 


“I picked classes 
dealing with music. I 
enjoyed the Music 
Therapy session 
because it’s 
something I might 
want to do.” 

-Bridget Parker, 
sophomore 


“I enjoyed the overall 
experience. The Hotel 
Restaurant manage- 
ment session made 
me realize that's not 
something I want to 
do for a living.” 

-Allison Pilawski. 
junior 


students find learning 
beyond the books 

fitting in Mr. Steve Wroblewski's Geometry class, Tammy Lee, 
sophomore, stared at the clock and counted down the minutes until 
the bell rang. A review for her final sat on her desk, only halfway 
finished. She sighed, wondering when all the numbers would add up. 
"Right now, geometry has not played a in students' minds. According to Manini 

Gupta, senior, students drew practical 
lessons from We the People. 

"From We the People, I learned so much 
about government. A lot of people say 
that the government is bad and that we'd 
be better off without it," Manini said. 
"But after taking this class, I realized how 
much the government affects our every- 
day lives and how crucial it is to the func- 
tioning of our country. Those who say 
that the government is out to get us are 
ignorant of what it actually does." 

Foreign language classes played a di- 
rect role in students' lives. According to 
Gordana Radmilovic, senior, Spanish 
came into use in the most unusual places. 

"One time I was observing a trial in a 
courtroom, and the witness could only 
speak Spanish, so he needed an English 
translator, " Gordana said. "I listened to 
the witness speak, it was interesting to 
note the subtle connotations that the 
translator would add to what he was 
actually saying in Spanish." 


significant role in my life. But I know that 
I'll need it for more advanced math class- 
es," Tammy said. "I may go into math- 
related fields like engineering." 

Other students felt a more direct 
impact from their classes. According to 
Katie Harvey, senior, classes 
helped in daily life. 

"In AP Psychology, we learn- 
ed about schemas, which are 
mental representations that we 
have of the world around us," 
Katie said. "We learned that 
our schemas of other people 
are heavily influenced by first 
impressions and that it's hard 
to change perceptions once we 
have categorized them in our 
minds. Ever since I learned the 
way we perceive people. I've 
been careful not to form hasty 
judgments about others." 

In addition to AP Psych- 
ology, other classes stand out 


Par for course 


At Schererville Golf, peer tutor Mi- 
chelle Becka, senior, takes turns with 
Westlake student Brianne Bizon. "They 
wanted to do something outside, so we 
took them mini-golfing" Michelle said. 


Blind taste 


As Mr. Matt Kalwasinski, Psychology teacher, 
places food in her hand, Gina Stoffregen, junior, 
iets out a nervous giggle. "I shouldn't have 
volunteered," Gina said. "1 had the raw onion taste 
in my mouth all day." 




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Real deal 

While checking her financial status at 
the Reality Store, Jessica Korda, 
freshman, gets a taste of adult life. "1 
learned how to spend my money 
wisely," Jessica said. "1 tried to save 
as much as I could because the more 
expensive things were nicer." 

High on life 

With a high five from Mr. Jeff Graves, 
chemistry teacher, seniors Kathryn 
Slaboski, Steve Ziemba and Eric 
Zarowny celebrate their personalized 
t-shirts. "Our class was so unified thus 
year, we wanted to show it" Kathryn 
said. "T-shirts with a quote from Mr. 
Graves were the best way." 





Career choice 

Studying information packets from 
Indiana University, juniors Elyse 
Holloway and Roli Mandhana con- 
sider their options at the school's 
second biannual Career Fair. More 
than 50 vendors came to the Field- 
house to share advice about careers. 


See saw 

Carefully guiding a board through the 
saw, Alex Sakelaris, junior, watches to 
make sure he cuts the board straight. 
"I want to be a construction worker 
when 1 grow up," Alex said. "I like 
working with my hands." 


For c r ying out lo ud 

Surprised by the baby doll's outburst 
in the middle of class, Bethan Sylvest- 
er, senior, reacts to the noise. "We 
learned how to care for real children 
by taking the baby doll everywhere 
and caring for it," Bethan said. 


non-academic lessons 31 







Self Serve 



Fundraisers make more than money 



Battle of the Bands Foreign Foods Pennies for Patients Bowl-a-thon 



BrittaW 


Front row and center in 
the auditorium, Brittany 
Bohling, senior, took notes 
at tryouts to decide who 
will compete at Battle of 
the Bands. 

“We wrote comments 
about the audition to 
choose the best bands to 
compete,” Brittany said. 

For the Student Govern- 
ment’s annual event for 
Riley’s Children Hospital, 
while quality of the preform- 
ers was important, 
the children played 
more of a role, 
according to 
Brittany. 

[ “Our biggest 
organization 
that we donated 
to was Riley’s 
and all the 
money we 
raised went to 
them,” she 
said. “With 
the $5 ticket 
prices and a 
lot of kids 
wanting to see 
their friends on stage, 
we made a lot of money, 
the most we raised for the 
hospital all year. It was 
nice to know we helped 
by doing something that 
so many people had fun 
with.” 


Behind an array of 
baked goods, Kory 
Aktay, junior, sat in the 
corner of the cafeteria 
waiting for hungry stu- 
dents to come to him. 
As part of his duties as 
French Club officers, 
Kory put in his part to 
sell desserts for For- 
eign Language Week, a 
collaberation of all the 
foriegn language clubs 
to raise money. 

“I’m going to France 
this summer as part of 
the Indiana University 
Honors Program,” Kory 
said. “The clubs want- 
ed to give to all of us, 
including those going to 
Spain and Germany, 
but they didn’t have 
that much money.” 

So the bake sale 
came into play. 

“I made some 
brownies. Not exactly 
French, but people 
seemed to like them,” 
he said. “I wanted to do 
something to deserve 
the money I was get- 
ting. It was a pretty 
sweet deal too, literally 
and figuratively.” 

Taking a quarter for 
one of his brownies, 
Kory said a little “Merci” 
as visions of Paris 
danced in his head. 


Shaking the coffee tin 
full of change, Jessica 
Beezhold, sophomore, 
added the container to 
her cart for Pennies for 
Patients. 

As Project X treasurer, 
she collected the many 
tins from each class- 
room. Eventually, all the 
jingling change from 
classes across the 
school added up to 
$2,000 to help leukemia 
and lymphoma patients. 

“We looked into doing 
Pennies for Patients as 
one of our club goals,” 
Jessica said. “For our 
other fundraisers, org- 
anizations would come to 
us. The Humane Soceity 
asked for news-papers to 
line their cages and we 
went around the school 
and collected them. They 
eventually asked us to 
stop because they were 
getting too much." 

Between the $1 ,000 
raised for March of 
Dimes and $700 for 
Haven House, Project X 
put on 10 bake sales 
over the year as well. 

“Most people didn’t 
realize there were so 
many though because 
we’d advertise the cause, 
not the club,” Jessica 
said. 


Filling half of Stardust 
Bowl in Dyer with his 
fellow DECA members, 
Chris Maloney, senior, 
aimed for a strike. He 
missed by a longshot, 
but at least it was for a 
good cause. Chris 
helped with the annual 
Bowl-a-thon for Muscul- 
ar Dystrophy. 

“Each member had a 
raise a $40 minimum to 
bowl,” he said. “We 
walked house to house 
asking people for don- 
ations, either a straight 
donation or by the pin.” 

Bowling with Todd 
Loden, senior, Chris’ 
round eventually turned 
into money for the 
National Muscular Dys- 
trophy Foundation. 

“The representations 
from the foundation 
came and handed out 
door prizes,” Chris said. 
“But that’s not what it 
was about. It was bowl- 
ing for a good cause, 
but it also just a nice 
round with friends. 

Todd put in his two 
cents as well. 

“I’ve been in DECA for 
the past three years 
and the Bowl-a-thon is 
always my favorite,” he 
said. “It’s so fun and it 
does so much.” 


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Easy as Pie 

Nailing Mr. Mike Coil, biology teach- 
er, with a whip cream pie, Libby 
Thompson, junior, takes part in the 
Homecoming festivities. Student 
Government raised $42.83 for Riley 
Children's Hospital. 

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Time is Money 

In the hall picking up another can, 
sophomores Lauren Hudak and Katie 
Stout collect Pennies for Patients 
containers for Project X. "We raised 
money for leukemia patients/'Lauren 
said. "We made $2,000." 




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Sweet Treat 

Before the Homecoming game, senior 
Cristina Benevente, Speech Team 
member, works the dessert counter at 
the 36th annual Chicken Barbeque 
Dinner. “I kept the food stocked on the 
table, so people would stop by and 
buy some for the team," Cristina said. 
The fundraiser helped pay entry fees 
and overnight expenses for their 
competition season that ended in 
Philadelphia with the National Speech 
and Debate tournament. 

Special Delivery 
In Mr. John Edington's Biology class, 
Jackie Kovach, freshman, receives a 
dozen flowers for Sweetest Day from 
her boyfriend. "Everyone was laugh- 
ing," Jackie said. 'It wasn't too embar- 
rassing though. It was sweet." 




workers and players 

from academic team to african drum 



Academic Team 1 (front row) Naveen Chaubal, Ajay Patwari, David 
Hernandez, Brian Harrigan, Areash Rusia, (second row) Ryan Burke, 
Steve Balog, David Chen, Andrew Bilse, Philip Chan, (third row) 
Michael McIntyre, Michael Mashura, Steven Millies, Jeff Chou, 
Christian Selent, Zak Boswell, (back row) Joe Kasenga, Amy Heaney, 
James Hennes, Jason Gott, Dan Budilovsky 



Academic Team 2 (front row) Sara Pappas, Murad Ornery, Mike 
Graczyk, Denny Lee, Todd Loden (second row) Brandon 
Chynoweth, Lester Montesa, Joe Raycmft, Chris Kennel! y. Matt 
Thompson, Peter Puthenveetil (back nrtv) Jennifer McCreight, Chris 
Ondo, Tom Grantner, Joel Schneider, Mary Carp. Kristy Anderson 



Academic Team 3 (front roio) Sarah Chowdhury, Roli Mandhana, 
Golnoosh Kamali, Tiffany Barth, Elissa Moll (second row) Shobha 
Pai, Jessica Hilbrich, Rohini Chatterjee, Lauren Hudak, Ariana 
Rodriguez, Katie Anderson (back row) Heather Phipps, Matthew 
Lipinski, Desiree Cossyleon, Jessica Beezhold, Elyse Holloway 



African Drum and Dance (front row) Emily Clark, Kim Dooley, 
Alicia Tuuk, Emilee Vandersluis (strand roiv) Molly White, Amanda 
Kilibarda, Erica Ranade, Elise Miller (third mo) Brooke Kozlowski, 
Na'Lani Ravelo, Danielle Troumouliaris, Lauren I omeli. Paige 
Popravak, Aubrey Velasquez (back row) Morgan Geberin, Patrick 
Pataky, Scott Vandersteen, Scott Goodwin, Jordan Barnes, Chetan 
Chaubal 


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workers and players 
from ASL to band 



American Sign Language-lf/ronf row ) Ashley Brown, Lisa 
Weichman, Brittany Bohling, Ashleigh Barbeau, Jenni Ramirez, 
Stephanie Perz, Sarah Burnstein (second row) Alyssa DeBold, Amie 
Johnson, Kristen Szafasz, Julie Feingold, Katie Korem, Laura 
Campos ( third row) Marnan Campos, Sarah Steele, Rachel Myszak, 
Gina Christopher, Lauren Guidotti, Ashley Cook, Ilissa Gershman 
(back row) Rachel Heinrich, Patrick Pataky, Scott Vandersteen, Cara 
Briggs, Maggie Behrens, Libbie Thompson 



Art Club 1 (front row) Beth Zyglowicz, Jimmy Hennes, Rachel 
Quinones, Jennifer McCreight, Hlyse Holloway, Stephanie Handlon 
(second row) Katie Dolatowski, Sara Galante, Mimi Grozdanich, 
Cecilia Huang, Milijana Lalic, Ariana Rodriguez ( third row) Sarah 
Grabarczyk, Lindy Sebente, Julie Zividi, Eric Anderson, Desiree 
Cossyleon, Cristina Vanko ( back row) Lisa Sobilo, Tabitha Strong, 
Mark Webster, Amy Heaney, Jake Krismanick, Jennifer Peng. 



Art Club 2 (front row) Sarah Chowdhury, Lovelyn Pastrano, 
Michelle Philipsborn, Katie Anderson, Aren Farkas, Milena 
Janevski (second row) Stephanie Scully, Aisha Siddiqui, Onanasan 
Gbagi, Veronica Lopez, Angela Hehn, Megan Bonke (back row) 
Valerie Alvarez, Joseph Scholtz, Kassia Groswski, Peter 
Puthenveetil, Andrea Coulis, Emily Clark 



Art Club 3 ( front row) Farihah Hossain, Sarah Mihich, Sarah Flick 
(second row) Marci Manuel, Judith Maddato, Benjamin Lee, Marissa 
Sylvester (third row) Kelly Werner, Laura Hennig, Punam Tiwana, 
Ankur Dedania, Patrick Seymour 






Auditorium Staff 1 (front row) Joe Marciniak, Veronica Delgado, 
Mike Graczyk, Sharon Lee, Jenna Candiano (second row) Nicole 
Parra, Neil Doshi, John Mihich, Elizabeth Van Wieren, Kristen 
Kendall (back row) Jeff Chou, Devin Johnson, Amy Heaney, Ben 
DeBoer, Emily Bradley, Nicole Cacich 


Auditorium Staff 2 (front row) Dulari Dave, Sarah Flick, Melissa 
Victor, Kurt Popovich (second row) Ashley Kolarik, Donna 
Sadural, Amanda Graves, Tiffany Barth, Rachel Gosciej (back rcnv) 
Saba Ahmed, Heather Phipps, Jessica Conger, Katie Franklin, 
Kirstin Bularzik 


Band, Jazz 1 (front row) Jonathan Alexander, Doug Boyer, Joe 
Raycroft, Robert Gorman, Nicole Parra (second row) Heather 
Loden, Tyler Drabenstot, Tony Markovich, Emily Bradley, Mike 
Cummins, Bridget Parker (third row) Steven Hus, Steve Balog, 
John-Michael Melesa, Matt Tepperman, Bryan Lee (back row) Joe 
Kasenga, Ben DeBoer, Keith Lorenz, John Wadas, Andrew Sharp 


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Self Serve „ 

continued from pg 32 

From barbecue chicken to baked goodies, sales fund activities 


Car Wash 


Shirt wet and hands 
wetter, Heather Loden, 
sophomore, washed yet 
another car for the Band 
Car Wash. To raise 
money for band expen- 
ses, the 136 Marching 
Band members came 
together, equipped with 
rags, hoses and plenty of 
soap in the school 
parking lot. 

“We needed to have a 
fundraiser to help out the 
Band Backers, so that 
was the easiest way,” 
Heather said. “Even 
though it was hot and 
sticky and wet, we all had 
so much fun. It didn’t 
seem like we were doing 
something that we had to 
do for the band.” 

Soft Served 

Scooping the ice cream, junior Dani 
Blair makes sundaes during lunch 
at a SADD fundraiser. "I helped out 
because I knew it would raise 
money for the Prom favors and 
express awareness," Dani said. 


Puppy Chow 


When Andrew Sharp, 
senior, showed up at D 
lunch with bags of pup- 
py chow in hand for the 
Orchestra Bake Sale, 
he expected to find 
Orchestra members 
waiting at a table for 
him. Instead, he found 
an empty table. 

“I was so surprised," 
he said. “I thought 
everyone forgot to sell 
at lunch except me.” 

As it turned out, the 
puppy chow sold out 
way before Andrew’s 
lunch bell even rang. 

“It was pretty funny,” 
he said. “I had a few of 
my bags to sell, so I did. 
We hadn’t accounted for 
so many people wanting 
our puppy chow.” 

Prepared for the next 
day, Andrew sold more 
to raise money for Orch- 
estra’s new instruments 
without such a problem. 


NHS Bake Sale 


Shuffling her papers, 
Danielle Wilks, senior, 
put plans in order for 
the upcoming National 
Honor Society (NHS) 
Bake Sale. As pres- 
ident, it was her job to 
organize the 69 NHS 
members into baking 
enough for the sale. 

“It was hard to get 
everyone ready for one 
single day," Danielle 
said. “People would be 
so busy, they didn’t 
know when they could 
be ready with some 
dessert and be able to 
sell at lunch.” 

Once everything and 
everyone came togeth- 
er, Danielle and NHS 
sold enough sweets to 
give one of the mem- 
bers a scholarship. 

“It wasn’t really about 
the money, it was more 
about helping the club,” 
she said. 


Speech Barbeque 



Carafe of coffee in hand, 
Elissa Moll, sophomore, 
walked through the 
cafeteria on Home- 
coming. As a two-year 
veteran of the 
Speech and Debate 
Team, Elissa put in ^ 
her hours at the 
36th Annual Chick- jJH 
en Barbeque. 

“It was a lot of 
fun, even though 
I was just 
serving coffee,” 
she said. “It was 
good to see 
how everyone 
came together 
to lower the 
cost of going 
to Nationals.” 

Elissa 
smiled to 
help her 
team. “It felt 
good to raise the 
money and represent my 
school and team well.” 



Collection Connection 
Seated in the principal's office for the 
Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-Thon, 
Sara Schulte, senior, calls and ask 
people to donate money to the 
scholarship fund. "Wc were trying to 
get people to donate money tor the 
scholarships," Sara said. "People kept 
hanging up on us, but we had to be 
polite to everyone we talked to." 

Air Raid 

Before school in the bookstore, Sarah 
Laymon, senior, inflates balloons for 
DECA. "We sell the balloons for 
Homecoining every year, " Sarah said. 
"It's to raise money for competitions." 



Band, Jazz 2 (front row) Melissa Victor, Felipe Hernandez, Ben 
Milbrath, Danny del Real, Marc Campos (middle row) Bridget 
Parker, Branden Schweitzer, Ryan Slosser, David GoShay, Daniel 
Boyle, Matt Lemus (back row) Elliot Eismin, Paul Albrecht- 
Mallinger, Jason Carr, Dan Umlauf, Joey Zagorski, David 
Linnear 



Band, Marching 1 (front row) Kristen Moran, Laura Hennig, Felipe 
Hernandez, Stephanie Handlon, Kathryn Wadas, Kristina Stephan 
(second row) Jenna Candiano, Doug Boyer, Joe Raycroft, Steven 
Hus, Ben Milbrath, Marc Campos (third row) Jordan Jancosek, 
Frank Pukoszek, John Mihich, Kevin Trotman, Mike Cummins, 
Danny del Real, Heather Loden (back row) Matt Tepperman, Joe 
Kasenga, Jason Carr, Joey Zagorski, Ryan Slosser, Daniel Boyle 



Band, Marching 2 (front row) Neerja Prasad, Nicole limolt, Abby 
Farkas, Anisha Rastogi, Bridget Parker (second row) Mitch Bruhn, 
Andrew Webb, Tori Sroka, Kelly Frank, Brian Schmidt. Mitch Shlenskv 
(third row) Tony Markovich, Matt Coduti, Michael Curran, Nicole 
Cacich, Jason Pastrana (back row) Eric LaMagdeleine, Spelios Bacoyanis, 
Devin Johnson, David Zagorski, Eric Wallace, David GoShay 


fundraisers 3 




Listen Up 



Clubs make a difference in the community 


Spring Clean Up Prom Promises Mustang Update Crier 


Sarah FlicK. Sam Toaes^anG^ 


Removing garbage 
from the school 
grounds, Ryan Gott, 
sophomore, partici- 
pated in Spring Clean 
Up for Project X. 

“All the leftover 
decay from winter 
needed to be cleaned 
up,” he said. “We 
wore gloves and 
used rakes to clean 
parts of school 
grounds at all the 
district schools.” 

Ryan had a part in 
the new program 
every Friday from 
Earth Day until May 
13. “We helped because we 
cleaned up the old so the 
new could grow,” he said. 


The week before 
Prom, SADD members 
sat outside the cafeteria 
making sure that Prom- 
goers avoided destruc- 
tive decisions. Junior 
Niko Culic waited with 
pens and “Prom Prom- 
ises” to avoid trouble. 

“We didn’t want kids 
getting into trouble on 
Prom, when you’re 
supposed to be carefree 
and have so much fun,” 
Nico said. “We sat in 
front of the cafeteria to 
try to remind everyone 
going that there were 
some limits on their fun." 

With Promises signed 
by many Prom-goers, 
SADD did their job. 


Hidden in the AV 
room, seniors Lea Kili- 
barda and Jon Funston 
prepared to film their 
Friday episode of “The 
Mustang Update.” 

“Since we didn't have 
a newspaper this year, 
we wanted a fun way to 
get out all kinds of 
news, awards and 
announcements to 
everyone,” Lea said. 

“We had so much fun. 
At first, we were a little 
shaky but by the sec- 
ond episode we figured 
out how to improv it just 
right. It was nice to 
know that people 
learned stuff from us 
just having fun.” 


Barely able to keep 
her eyes open, senior 
Ashley DeVries sat in 
the Publications Depart- 
ment until 1 a.m. on 
April 21. As one of only 
two Crier members, she 
had an issue to get out 
for the next day. 

“Even though I was 
alone, the paper was 
something the school 
needed,” Ashley said. 

“I wanted our class to 
have a Senior Issue.” 

Releasing two year- 
end issues with Journ- 
alism 1 students’ help, 
the long nights paid off. 
“The paper wasn’t done 
in a night,” Ashley said. 
“But it was worth it.” 


No Pain, No Gain 
As she feels the sting from the needle, 
Jessie Stalmack, senior, donates blood 
for Student Government's annual 
blood drive in April. "The blood drive 
was a good way to help people and 
allows normal people to be an 'active 
hero,"' Jessie said. 

Lend an Ear 

While volunteering at Snowflurry, 
Lucy Brown, senior, listens to a 
message during Chinese telephone. 
"It was a great way for the elementary 
school kids to interact and get to 
know each other," Lucy said. "They 
can all ask questions about the middle 
school and high school." 





Band, Marching 3 (front row) Heather Haneman, Julie Janis, Elliot 
Eismin, Philip Bemardi, Jackie Boyle, Tyler Drabenstot, Robert 
Gorman (second row) Mark Boeckman, Zander Kevin, Stever Balog, 
Bryan Lee, Brandan Schweitzer, Neal Shah (third row) Jared 
Kerzner, Daniel Albrect-Mallinger, David Zinnear, Paul Albrect- 
Mallinger, Jovan Andjelich, Gabe Harangody, Matt Lemus (back 
row) Ben DeBoer, John Wadas, Keith Lorenz, Dan Umlaut, Andrew 
Sharp, Matt Kuehn 



Band, Marching 4 (front row) Ethan Hirsih, Kirstin Bularzik, Lauren 
Gier, Suchita Rastogi (second row) Suman Rao, Nicole Parra, Renae 
Kooy, Stephanie Scully (back row) Chris Cheng, Jessica Beezhold, 
Sonja Vasic, Leann Sikora, Heather Ballard, Rachel Pucalik 



Band , Marching 5 (front row) Lovelyn Pastrana, Kait Bandura, 
Kelly Simmons, Kara Korcm, Sarah Mihich (second row) Melissa 
Cappo, Ariana Rodriguez, Paul Bainbridge, Elyse Holloway, 
Kally Rausch (third row) Dan Carr, Emily Bradley, John-Michael 
Mulesa, Anna Millies, Sara Larsen, Valerie Umlaut (back row) 
Meagen Yothment, Deana Miskimins, Amanda Graves, Val 
Carrillo 


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workers and players 
from marching band to cec 



Band, Pep 3 (front row) Amanda Graves, Melissa Victor, Neylan 
Poczontek, Kirsten Bularzik, Bridget Parker (second row) Meagan 
Yothment, Lovelyn Pastrana, Heather Loden, Nicole Trimolt, 
Melissa Cappo, Paul Bainbridge (third row) Andrew Webb, Laura 
Hennig, Kathryn Wadas, Mitch Bruhn, Kara Korem, Ariana 
Rodriguez (back row) Amanda Bacoyanis, Jessica Beezhold, Sonja 
Vasic, Renae Kooy, Kelly Frank, Corinne Stafford, Jenna Candiano 



CEC, Freshman (front row) Melissa Cappo, Samantha Curtis (second 
row) Katie Anderson, Jessica Hilbrich, Umbreen Khan, Ariana 
Rodriguez 



CEC, Junior (front row) Brittany Lewis, Amanda Kilibarda, Kim 
Dooley, Lindsay Weiss (back row) Brandon Chynoweth, Julie 
Bembenista, Nick Stolarz, Gina Rebesco, Mike McNicholas 



CEC, Senior (front row) Michelle Becka, Kristina Standley, Erica 
Ranade (second row) Soman Rao, Brogan Guthrie, Allison Chelgren, 
Sarah Liszka, Gordana Radmilovic (fwcit row) Chris Ondo, Christian 
Selent, Michael Mashura, Julie Nelson 



Band, Pep 1 (front row) Doug Boyer, Philip Bernardi, Nicole 
Cacich, Zander Kevin, Emily Bradley, Elliot Eismin, Julie Janis 
(second roxo) Steve Balog, Daniel Albrecht-Mallinger, Jovan 
Andj^lich, Spelios Bacoyanis, Eric LaMagdeleine, Bryan Lee 
(third row) Ben DeBoer, Jason Carr, Keith Lorenz, Dan Umlauf, 
John Wadas, Joey Zagorkski (back row) Eric Wallace, Paul 
Albrecht-Mallinger, Joe Kasenga, Andrew Sharp, John-Michael 
Mulesa, Matt Tepperman, Devin Johnson 


Band, Pep 2 (front row) Jordana Boton, Nicole Parra, Heather 
Baccara, lackie Boyle, Stephanie Frank, Marc Compos, Molly 
Pocsontek (second rozv) Rachel Pucalik, Suman Rao, Brian Schmidt, 
Matt Coduti, Stephanie Scully, Elyse Holloway, Chris Cheng (third 
row) Robert Gorman, Dan Carr, Steve Hus, Anna Millies, Daniel 
Boyle, Tyler Drabenstot (back row) Valerie Umlauf, Sharon Lee, 
Kim Wiers, David GoShay, Mike Cummins, Ben Milbrath, Sarah 
Grabarczyk 


CEC , Sophomore ( Front Row) Chan Huynh, Katelyn Bochnowski, 
Catherine Lee, Marissa Zoppetti, Katie Stout (second row) Krisy 
Anderson, Jordan Jancosek, Joe Kaycroft, Elena Fa lloon, Austin 
Piech, Maureen Shields (buck row) Joel Schneider, Jeff Chou, Dan 
Schlesinger, Joey Domenico, Stefanie Dohman 


making a difference 37 












workers and players 

from color guard to ensembles 



Color Guard (front row) Neylan Poczontek, Annie Koulianos, 
Nikkida White, Natalie Manchak, Aren Farkas, Melissa Victor 
(middle row) Julie Stump, Stephanie Banach, Natalie Culp, Corinne 
Stafford, Emilee Vandersluis (back row) Sarah Grabarczyk, Amanda 
Bacoyanis, Kim Wiers, Daphne Pantazis, Sharon Lee, Dayanna 
Alvarado 



DECA Kfront row) Amie Johnson, Arek Varjabedian, Neil Doshi, 
Shaheen Ornery, Ashley Hack, (second row) Punam Tiwana, Alyson 
Patton, Todd Loden, Umbreen Khan (back row) Jason Chen, Nolan 
Slifko, Michael McIntyre, Chris Maloney, Andrew Graves 



DECA Kfront row) Kurt Popovich, Ashley Carlson, Cristina 
Benavente, Emily Clark, (second row) Benjamin Lee, Nicole Burns, 
Aisha Siddaqui, Katharyne Moore, Mr. Kent Lewis (back row) 
Michelle Shimizu, Julie Stocky, Preet Kaur, Crystal Altieri, Corinne 
Stafford 



Ensembles, Mixed (front row) Clare McCullough, Martin 
Blumberg, Christine Barnes, Amanda Pogach, Shobha Pai, Allison 
Hassellof, Michael Hughes, Emily Diekelman, Lyndsay Langbehn 
(third row) Chetan Chaubal, Jordan Barnes, Brooke Kozlowski, 
Paige Popravak, Michael Konopasek, Joel Barnes (back row) Patrick 
Pataky, Scott Vandersteen, Ryan Blanchard, Julie Nelson 



Ensemble, Women's 1 (front row) Christina Rizk, Katie Watterson, 
Maureen Shields, Natalie Banka, Lindy Hernandez (second row) 
Emilee Vandersluis, Danielle Troumouliaris, Na'Lani Ravelo, 
Lauren Lomeli, Anne Chambers (back row) Sharon Lee, Kim Wiers, 
Morgan Geberin, Amanda Bacoyanis, Bryn Carter 


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Mirror Image 

Mirror in hand, Jen McCreight, junior, 
shows a sixth grader her face painting 
at the Homecoming game. "The face 
painting helped Art Club raise money 
for various activities," Jen said. "We 
all had fun seeing the kids so excited." 

Pop the Cap 

Twisting off a bottle cap, senior Nicole 
Cacich, gets ready to serve refresh- 
ments at intermission for a comm- 
unity concert. "I didn't mind selling 
refreshments," Nicole said. "It raised 
money for Munster Theatre Com- 
pany, and I got to be with my friends." 









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Face t 

o Face 

Community work brin 

Lgs clubs close to citizens 


Helping the deaf Toys for Tots Face painting Cancer walk 


Donating clothing, gift 
cards and toys to a 
“family that needs a 
blessing” has been a 
three year American 
Sign Language (ASL) 
Club tradition. 

“We asked Deaf Ser- 
vices if they had a family 
who could use a bless- 
ing,” sponsor Mrs. Lynn 
Schumacher, American 
Sign Language teacher, 
said. The family assign- 
ed to ASL consisted of 
two deaf parents and 
four hearing kids. 

“The parents kept 
signing to their kids to 
only open half of the 
gifts,” Katie Korem, sen- 
ior, said. “They knew 
that these would be the 
only Christmas presents 
that they would receive 
and they should wait.” 

“It makes me happy to 
see that you can provide 
something that can be a 
miracle," Mrs. Schum- 
acher said. 


Turning in her toy to 
the Main Office took a 
major relief off senior 
Sarah Laymon’s 
shoulders. She no 
longer had to serve a 
detention, thanks to 
Coach Leroy Marsh and 
Toys for Tots. 

With more than 750 
needy families from 
Lansing to Lake Station, 
the football team collect- 
ed toys and money from 
students, faculty and the 
community. 

“On Dec. 1 4 we took 
the junior players to 
Walmart to spend don- 
ations on more toys,” 
Jake Emd, junior, said. 

With 20 successful 
years behind them, the 
football team looked for- 
ward to helping families 
during the holidays. 

“It started as just a way 
to build team character,” 
Coach Marsh said. “But 
now it's turned into a 
whole community thing.” 


Carefully adding her 
final touches to the still- 
wet face paint, Jen 
McCreight, junior, 
finished her masterpiece 
on the six-year old’s 
cheek. Jen, Art Club 
president, organized face 
painting at the Home- 
coming game to brighten 
the event. 

“I’ve grown up around 
art and it helps me relax,” 
Jen said. “It gives me an 
outlet for my creativity 
and it’s something I like 
and want to share.” 

Jen stressed the import- 
ance of having art for all 
ages and in all settings. 

“Besides the face 
painting at Homecoming, 
we also created holiday 
cards for hospitals to 
spike community interest 
in art,” she said. “One of 
the main reasons for Art 
Club is that art can make 
people happy, so it’s a 
way to reach out and 
beautify the community." 


Preparing for the Cancer 
Resource Center Romp 
and Rock, seniors Taryn 
Lotak and Sara Schulte 
gathered together enough 
cups, ice and beverages to 
fulfill the crowds’ needs. 

“I volunteered because it 
was something I heard 
about through National 
Honor Society,” Sara said. 
“Then when I told Taryn I 
was going to do it, she 
offered to come with me” 

As part of volunteering, 
which also included 
music and food in the 
park, Taryn and Sara 
served drinks and kept 
up the high spirits. 

“It was such a worth- 
while place to be on a 
weekend,” Taryn said. 

“All the people that 
walked and pledged 
money and time 
were so amazing. 

They were able to 
do so much, and I 
was so glad to be able 
to help them.” 


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In the Bag 

At the start of the Oktoberfest raffle, 
juniors Rachel Heinrich and Chris 
Topor look inside the bag of names. 
"We picked someone out of a bag, 
and then that person would get a 
German prize," Chris said. 


Soft Touch 

On a visit to Hartsfield Village, soph- 
omore Zac Perlinski, and junior Ta- 
miko Toyama participate in a Project 
X pet visit. "We'd go there in Janu- 
ary," Zach said. "It brightened the 
older folks' day when we 'd come." 


helping the community 39 



workers and players 

from ensembles to french club 



Ensemble, Women's 2 (front row) Anisha Rastogi, Clarissa Gosciej, 
Christina Kouklakis, Suchita Rastogi (second row) Mallory 
McShane, Amanda Graves, Christina Benavente, Katie Taylor, Saba 
Ahmed (back row) Danica Rajcevic, Emily Clark, Abby Purcell, 
Katie Franklin, Rachel Gosciej 



Fashion Club 1 (front row) Stephanie Banach, Dayanna Alvarado, 
Emilee VanderSluis, Corinne Stafford, Natalie Culp (second row) 
Na’Lani Ravelo, Danielle Troumouliaris, Mara Maddocks, Devin 
Johnson, Lauren Lomeli, Michael Konopasek (back rmo) Lyndsey 
Hernandez, Kim Wiers, Rachel Heinrich, Katie Dolatowski, 
Umbreen Khan 



Fashion Club 2 (front row) Cristina Vanko, Katie Taylor, Aren 
Farkos, Lauren Hudak, Marci Manuel (second row) Bethan 
Sylvester, Kelly Rausch, Marissa Sylvester, Abby Farkas (back row) 
Porshe Hannah, Melissa Graska, Danica Rajcevic, Julie Stump, 
Michelle Shimizu 



French Club 1 (front row) Heather Phipps, Jaime Zlamal, Paige 
Popravak, Amanda Schulte, Daphne Pantazis, Genevieve Grdina, 
Lisa Sobilo (second row) Kelly Werner, Alex Andjelich, Ryan Gott, 
Eliot Benman, Kim Wiers, Sara Brown (third row) Mike McNicholas, 
Aric VanWeelden, Ashley Boyan, Alex Toth, Jake Kunz (back row) 
Eric LaMagdeleine, David Pavkovich, Scott Rutkowski, Joey 
Zagorski, Joe Dwars, Zach Perliniski 



French Club 2 (front row) Ashley Hack, Kassia Groszewski, Theresa 
Kretz, Natalie Belkairous, Kim Hawkins, Kim Long (second row) 
Lyndsay Langbehn, Julie Bembenista, Katie Lissy, Dara Oni, Sara 
Schulte (third row) Sara Galante, Umbreen Khan, Sarah Grabarczyk, 
Onanasan Gbagi, Megan Hruska, Ashly Speakman (back row) 
Dayanna Alvarado, Stephanie Banach, Christian Hansen, Brett 
Anderson, Amanda Bacoyanis 



Quick Fix 

Behind the scenes of "Brigadoon", 
stage crew members Pat Los, senior, 
and juniors Joe Marcinak and Melissa 
Victor hurry to fix the only light 
backstage. "It was pretty dark back 
there during a show," Melissa said. 
"We needed the light fixed quickly." 

Clean Scene 

To prepare for guests from different 
schools, Danny Alexander, freshman, 
paints the scenery for the Student 
Government District Conference. 
"The theme was 'Follow the Yellow 
Brick Road,'" Danny said. "It was fun 
to meet kids from other schools in the 
area because they were interested in 
the same things we were." 



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Bring To Light 


Out of public eye, students make things happen 


Junior CEC 


Before Senior Ban- 
quet filled seniors’ 
thoughts, the Junior 
CEC began making 
Prom plans three 
months ahead. 

“We started planning 
Prom a couple months 
before hand,” Gina 
Rebesco, junior, said. 
"We all thought of 
themes, and Julie 
Bembenista [junior] 
came up with Bond. We 
went with ‘Diamonds 
are Forever.’” 

Junior CEC proved 
thrifty with the help of 
Hobby Lobby and the 
Oriental Trading Com- 
pany catalogue. 

“My job was to make 
sure that everything got 
done,” Gina said. “As 
long as Mrs. [Kristine] 
Mendoza [Junior Class 
sponsor] wasn’t getting 
angry, we were good.” 


Theatre Company Speech 


Sacrificing SAT class 
time, Saba Ahmed, 
junior, practiced and re- 
hearsed with the Mun- 
ster Theatre Company 
three to four hours 
every day after school. 

“All the time spent was 
tedious, but worth it,” 
Saba said. “We would 
start out only staying 
three hours, and work 
up to four. We would 
only go back to three 
when people began 
memorizing lines.” 

Prolonged time in the 
auditorium made the 
outcome even better, 
according to Saba. 

“People didn’t com- 
plain about the extra 
work,” Saba said. “I 
don’t mean to sound 
corny when I say this, 
but you knew you were 
producing something 
beautiful in the end.“ 


After selling Chicken 
Barbecue tickets door 
to door, working at 
barbecue Home- 
coming night, and 
preparing 6-10 hours 
for her speech, Lyndsay 
Langbehn, senior, had 
become part of a family. 

“Speech Team 
involved a lot of hard 
work, and a lot of 
dedication and time. 

We did things people 
didn’t know we did," 
Lyndsay said. 

“When I looked back 
on it, it was fun being 
part of something that 
sponsored big events. 
The experiences from it 
meant a lot to me.” 

Lyndsay’s hard work 
paid off when she qual- 
ified for Nationals two 
years in a row. “Every 
minute of work was 
work it,” she said. 


Paragon 


When the bell rang to 
at the end of 6th 
period, students 
left the building. 
Remaining in 
N155, four weary 
students typed 
on Macs, three 
developed film ^ 
and two wrote 
receipts from 
yearbook 
sales. 

“I don’t think 
students 
understood 
the time put 
into making 
the year- 
book,” 

Lucia Rigo, 
junior, said, 
op film and help with 
whatever I could. Even 
after I left, they’d still 
be there until after 9 
p.m., organizing and 
planning what to do.” 





Rigo 




Eye on the Wall 
Focused on his speech, Joel Sch- 
neider, sophomore, recites towards 
the wall. "We practiced to a wall 
before a round to review our piece," 
Joel said. "It was a concise review so 
I wouldn't forget anything. No one 
thinks it's weird because everyone 
else is doing it too." 


High Pitched 

Hitting all the right notes, concert 
choir members practice with Dr. 
Timothy Bartlett before a Habitat For 
Humanity concert. "We were asked 
to sing at the concert," Natalie 
Belkarious, senior, said. "Many other 
high schools were asked to sing too." 


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workers and players 
from french club to nhs 



French Club 3 (front row) Meghan Guthrie, Natasha Kanal, Cristina 
Vanko, Melissa Kirincic, Jackie Boyle (secomi row) Lauren Hudak, 
Jason Pastrana, Leroy Velaquez, Jessica Clusserath, Emily Lyness 
(back row) Kory Aktay, Todd Loden, Branka Romic, Sarah Anne 
Lanman, Brandon Chynoweth, Jon Merritt 



French Club 4 (front row) Stephanie O'Connor, Elissa Moll, Marci 
Manuel, Val Carrillo (second row) Rachel Gosciej, Jackie Kovach, 
Alesondra Mora, Keaton Aktay, Mrs. Alyce Mart Webb (third row) 
Bernadette Bowen, Dragana Petrovic, Stana Romic, Marissa 
Zoppetti, Courtney DeCero, Ariana Rodriguez (back row) Hilary 
Grunewald, Michelle Shimizu, Patricia Schmueser, Carolyn Brown, 
Donna Sadural 



German Club 1 (front row) Kristy Anderson, Steve Markovich, 
Erich Maul, Sara Pappas, Steven Alspach, Andrea Halverson 
(second row) Andrew Johnson, Sarah Grabarczyk, Valerie Umlauf, 
Madeline Grdina, Liz Wible, Sharon Lee, Sarah Meggers ( third row) 
Lisa Sobilo, Jennider McCreight, Jaime Zlamal, Eric LaMagdeleine, 
Mary Carp, Amanda Bacoyanis, Megan Paradzinski (back row) 
Andrew Bilse, Amy Heaney, Dave Siukoia, Chris Topor, Jeff 
Kovacich, Cara Briggs, Rachel Heinrich 



German Club 2 (front rmo) Justine Jones, Michelle Shimizu, Allison 
Meggers, Umbreen Khan, Megan Hruska, Laura Hruska (second 
row) Matthew Matz, Sarah-Anne Lanman, James Hennes, Kaylen 
Huggy, James Economou, Katherine Kikalos (third row) Dan 
Budilovsky, Joe Kasenga, Brian Wujek, Ashley Hack, Steve Hus, 
Dimitri Katsepas (back row) Kim Hawkins, Clare McCullough, 
Maureen Shields, Jessica Beezhold, Christina Vanko, Kara 
Spurlock, Ryan Thorp 



German Club 3 (front row) Melissa Cappo, Stephanie Handlon, 
Ashley Kolar, Adam Lemer, Joe O'Brien, Marci Manuel (second 
row) Erin Peiguss, Nicole Trimolt, Na'Lani Ravelo, Tyler Thomas, 
Arek Varjabedian (third row) Adam Cooper, Mark Knight, Jessica 
Hilbrich, Jessica Hajduk, Dayanna Alvarado, Danielle Stone (back 
row) Justine Sefton, Milijana Lalic, Michael Konopasek, Daniel 
Boyle, Chris Kennelly, Anja Mitric, Kassia Groszewski 



Blow by Blow 

Flute in hand, Nicole Cacich, senior, 
iworks on her piece. "I worked very 
hard to prepare for ISSMA [Indiana 
State School Music Association]," 
Nicole said. "The hard work paid 
off in the end. We won Gold at 
Regionals and Silver at State." 

One Man's Trash 
In order to do his part in Student 
Government, Matt Westerlund, 
junior, collects the pop cans in the 
cafeteria. "We were in charge of 
recycling cans," Matt said. "A lot of 
cans had to be taken out to the 
dumpster in front of the school; 
somebody had to do it." 




German Club 4 ( front row) Val Carrillo, Kirstin Bularzik, Amanda 
Graves, Elissa Moll, Mary Webber (second row) Paul Bainbridge, 
Stana Romic, Patrick Seymour, Ashley Canan (third row) Lizzie 
Browder, Lauren Hudak, Kaitlin Ritchie, Katelyn Bochnowski, 
Emily Yaeger (back rmo) Jordan Jancosek, Michele Zehner, Melissa 
Krincic, Megan Paradzinski, Mary VanDeursen, Anitha 
Umapathy 


Munster Theatre Company 1 (front row) Lauren Lomeli, Danielle 
Troumouliaris, Chetan Chaubal, Emilee VanderSluis, Lauren 
Guidotti, Jenna Candianofsecomf row) John Mihich, Michael 
Konopasek, Rachel Heinrich, Genevieve Grdina, Jordan Barnes, 
Joel Barnes < third rotv) Nicole Cacich, Eric LaMagdeleine, Martin 
Blumberg, Pat Thomas, Joel Schneider, Emily Bradley (back row) 
Scott Goodwin, Patrick Pataky, Scott Vandersteen, Ben DeBoer, 
Matt Tepperman, Ryan Blanchard 


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Despite the hidden hours, events prove rewarding 



1 


JETS 


Working towards 
becoming first in the 
nation, the JETS team 
practiced with flash 
cards in an empty 
classroom, taking them 
all the way to Nationals. 

“We were under pres- 
sure to be prepared,” 
Phil Chan, senior, said. 
“A lot of us had to keep 
up with AP classes and 
worry about AP tests.” 

Part of JETS was 
being able to solve 
problems with learned 
solutions. 

“A lot of what we used 
came from classes we 
took,” Phil said. “It was 
good to know that what 
we learned was useful.” 


Color Guard Auditorium Staff French Club 


Early into marching 
season, Emilee 
Vandersluis, senior, 
stepped up as honorary 
Color Guard coach. 

“We couldn’t afford a 
coach,” Emilee said. “I 
had been in Color 
Guard the longest, and 
knew how to handle the 
routines. I took charge, 
even if it was late.” 

Color Guard con- 
tinued to entertain des- 
pite the set back. 

“We came together as 
a team,” Emilee said. 
“At season’s end when 
we finally had a real 
coach, it helped, but I 
had it under control 
before he came.” 


“No, no, no!” A 
whispered plea came 
from Eric Zyglowicz, 
junior, as the Styrofoam 
shed that functioned as 
a house in Brigadoon , 
slowly crumbled. 

“It was tedious when 
things broke before 
shows,” Eric said. “I 
usually had 20 minutes 
to fix them, and if I 
couldn’t, they had to 
look like I did.” 

Time put into design- 
ing sets depended on 
the show and creativity. 

“I’d be given a sketch 
and a week to brain- 
storm,” Eric said. “I liked 
seeing what I envision- 
ed created on stage.” 


After having perused 
the cheeses at Jewel 
for five minutes, Diane 
Petrovic, senior, made 
a decision about what 
she would need. 

“When it came to 
French Club parties,” 
Diane said, “we 
never knew how 
much to buy be- 
cause we never 
knew who would 
show up at the 
Fromage Party.” 

Making her way 
down a few aisles, 
Diane reviewed her list 
of what was needed. 

“It was fun to see how 
all your work paid off,” 
Diane said. 



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Grand Entrance 
Card in hand CEC member Bridget 
Parker, sophomore, gives Katelyn 
Laszlo, sophomore, her and her date's 
name to be read at the Grand March. 


Bursting her Bubble 
Attempting to mak all the pieces fit 
on the spread. Alii Chelgren, senior, 
looks through the pictures needed for 
the clubs section design. 



Munster Theatre Company 2 (front row) Heather Phipps, Jessica 
Conger, Saba Ahmed, Aleka Stefanaoulos, Elise Holloway, 
Elizabeth Van Wieren (second roiv) Sonja Vasic, Umbreen Khan, 
Emily Lyness, Jonathan Alexander, Alexandra Pavkovich, Clare 
McCulloch (third row) Danica Rajcevic, Manini Gupta, Desiree 
Cossyleon, Bryn Carter, Julianne Watterson, Mara Maddocks 
(back row) Kristen Kendall, Kim Wiers, Jeff Chou, Michael 
Hughes, Allison Hassellof, Brooke Kozlowski 



Munster Theater Company 3 (front row) Megan Bonke, Amanda 
Graves, Sarah Mihich, Tiffany Barth, Rachel Gosciej, Melissa 
Victor, Kirstin Bularzik (second row) Molly White, Kim Dooley, 
Emily Clark, Amanda Kilibarda, Amanda Pogach, Joe Marciniak 
(third row) Katie Taylor, Erica Ranade, Michelle Becka, Brogan 
Guthrie, Lyndsay Langbehn, Kathryn Wadas, Neerja Prasad (back 
row) Lea kilibarda, Jen Dubish, Nicole Parra, Sharon Lee, Katie 
Franklin, Mike Graczyk, Paige Popravak 



NHS 1 (front row) David Chen, Phil Chan, Allison Chelgren, Chris 
Ondo, Brandon Platt (second row) Michael Mashura, Brent Banach, 
Zak Boswell, Philip Shapiro, Eric Appelsies, Jon Fisher (third row) 
Radu Apostoaia, Jon Funston, Andrew Sharp, Steven Millies, Steve 
Balog, Nick Murphy (back row) Joe Dwars, David Pavkovich, Keith 
Lorenz, Jared Flahaven, Mike Hawryszkow, Kevin Hoffman 


behind the scenes 4 


1 


workers and players 
from NHS to paragon 



NHS 2 (front row) Elise Miller, Murad Omery, Denny Lee, Tina 
Shieh, Stephanie Scully, Christina Domenico (second row) Linda 
Landowski, Natalie Belkairous, Nicole Parra, Melissa Jurich, Lori 
Andjelich, Heather Haneman (third row) Todd Loden, Sara Pappas, 
Julie Nelson, Chetan Chaubal, Genevieve Grdina, Heather Stock 
(back row) David Porter, Aaron Pleitner, Jennifer Zgorka, Lea 
Kilibarda, Kathryn Slaboski, Kristen Szafasz 



NHS 3 (front row) Erica Bhavsar, Rachel Gosciej, Neerja Prasad, 
Amanda Pogach (second rmo) Sara Schulte, Kristina Standley, Sarah 
Liszka, Kavita Nana, Dragana Petrovic (third row) Anna Rak, 
Suman Rao, Brittany Bohling, Ashley DeVries, Danielle Wilks, 
Lyndsay Langbehn (back row) Erica Ranade, Brogan Guthrie, 
Michelle Becka, Anne McShane, Gordana Radmilovic, Manini 
Gupta 



Orchestra 1 (front row) Mary Haneman, Murad Omery, Mark 
Webster, Mara Maddocks, Justine Van Dyke, Jessica Beezhold 
(second row) Desiree Cossyleon, Doug Boyer, Sharon Lee, Andrew 
Johnson, Matt Jones, Kristina Kovacevich, Kim Hawkins (third row) 
Chris Ondo, Tim Qualls, Amanda Bacoyanis, Julie Nelson, 
Jonathan Alexander, Jennifer Peng (back row) Bryan Lee, Bennet 
Cerven, Joe Kasenga, Andrew Sharp, Paul Albrecht-Mallinger, 
Mike Kovacich 



Orchestra 2 (front row) Anisha Rastogi, Erin McIntyre, Julie 
Hawkins, Amanda Graves, Pooja Khatiwada, Neerja Prasad, Elissa 
Moll (second row) Ali McKenna, Heather Loden, Chan Huynh, Tieg 
Alexander, Catherine Lee, Bridget Parker (third row) Marnan 
Campos, Angela Hehn. Krystle Murzyn, Tyler Drabenstot, Adam 
Cooper, Katherine Wadas, Rachel Eldert (back row) Suchita Rastogi, 
Cecilia Huang, Tina Shieh, Christia Bieda, Heather Haneman, Elyse 
Holloway, Christina Rizk, Mary Webber 



Paragon (front row) Elise Miller, Sarah-Anne Lanman, Tiffany Barth, 
Lucia Rigo, Gina Stoffregen (back row) Lauren Guidotti, Alison 
Chelgren, Chris Maloney, Kaylen Huggy, Jessica Pleitner 


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Pep Things Up 

In an attempt to get the crowd riled 
up. Student Body President Gene- 
vieve Grdina, senior, announces the 
activities for the Pep Session. "It was 
exhilarating," Genevieve said. "We 
had worked on the decorations since 
the second week of school. I was so 
proud to see it all come together." 

Read it and Weep 
Telling her fellow editor Kaylen 
Huggy, senior, plans for their club 
coverage, Sarah-Anne Lanman, sen- 
ior, reads the Paragon ladder aloud. 
"We'd all have to come together to 
plan major parts of the book," she 
said. "Sometimes the craziest ideas 
became really important to our theme 
arfd our coverage. We told everyone 
to say whatever they wanted, because 
who knew what we'd end up using?" 







Loud and Clear 



Student leaders take charge to leave their mark 



IV 


Speech President Student Director Student Body President Drum Major 


Calling Speech 
Council meeting to 
order, senior David 
Pavkovich sat with Mrs. 
Helen Engstrom, head 
Speech coach, trying to 
get the team organized 
for Chicken Barbecue. 

“I’d be there to help 
Mrs. Engstrom and 
provide leadership to 
kids,” David said of his 
role as Speech Pres- 
ident. “Just like every- 
one on the council, I 
had a group of kids to 
coach, who I worked 
with once a week.” 

While regular coaches 
were always there to 
help, David took on the 
biggest burden for the 
Chicken Barbecue. 

“I had to show up as 
soon as possible, sell 
tickets, bring food and 
get the team ready,” he 
said. “Once everyone 
got there it fell into 
place. But before that, it 
was a challenge.” 

Almost as challenging 
as getting the team riled 
at 4 a.m. 

“I got the team get 
energized before early 
meets on the bus, with 
tongue twisters and 
leading the fight song,” 
David said. 


In the front row of the 
auditorium, Chetan 
Chaubel and Martin 
Blumberg, seniors, sat 
and watched auditions 
for their first solo pro- 
duction of “Rumors.” 

The auditions didn’t kick 
off their work on the 
show; instead, it was 
something they’d been 
planning two years. 

“It all started soph- 
omore year,” Chetan 
said. “We decided once 
we were seniors, we’d 
direct our own show. 
We'd even picked out the 
play by then.” 

After casting the winter 
production, the two 
directors set off to 
make their debut. 

“We did have some 
trouble in the beginning 
with keeping everyone 
together and under 
control,” Chetan said. 
“We had to have a talk 
about a month before 
opening night. But that 
negative energy from 
earlier turned into 
creative energy.” 

That energy evolved 
into a strong cast, 
according to Chetan. 

“While Martin and I 
were in charge, anyone 
could go to anyone else 
for any help,” he said. 


Notebook in hand, 
senior Genevieve Grdina 
sat in the front of Mrs. Jill 
Underly’s classroom, dis- 
cussing upcoming plans 
for Student Government. 
As Student Body Pres- 
ident, it was her job to 
maintain order. 

Though her Vice Presi- 
dent, senior Zak Boswell, 
stood next to her, she 
didn’t need him up there 
as much as she needed 
her well-worn notebook. 

“Sometimes it’d be hard 
to keep everything to- 
gether and know where 
everything was,” Gen- 
evieve said. ‘That’s why 
the notebook would be so 
important. I couldn’t 
function without it. I had 
everything I needed.” 

She had plenty to keep 
track of as well. For the 
first year, Student 
Government earned the 
distinction of being a 
state Honor Council. 

“I made a scrapbook 
detailing our school 
project against bullying, 
our activities with other 
schools, hosting a District 
Conference among other 
things,” Genevieve said. 
“We did so much and I 
had to keep track of it all. 
Planning with my note- 
book was important.” 


Making sure that the 
Marching Band’s uni- 
forms stayed in order for 
their show “Heart, Mind 
and Soul,” drum major 
Emily Bradley, senior, 
completed her checklist 

“I would be like the mom 
to the Marching Band, 
making sure everyone 
had their uniform and 
made it onto the buses in 
time,” Emily said. “I also 
check to make sure that 
uniforms and equipment 
were in place. Once 
everything’s ready tc 
go, I’d signal to start 
tuning their 
instruments.” 

Directing the 
members across 
the football field, 

Emily had to 
keep things in 
order. 

“Being 

organized as a 
drum major 
wasn’t too 
different,” she 
said. “Like 
everyone 
else, I still had 
keep charts and go over 
the music in my head. 
When there were shows, 
I’d be there early to check 
with Mr. Woods [band 
director] to see what was 
going on.” 



'Sdley 


senior 




Scene Chance 

Sample wood in hand, senior Chetan 
Chaubal mixes paint samples. "I was 
completely in charge of the set for the 
Play it Again Sam," Chetan said. "I had 
a lot of responsibilities to make the set 
look nice. I knew Erica [Ranade] and 
Jenna [Candiano, student directors] 
were really counting on me." 

Spoken For 

While wailing for the next round, 
David Pavkovich, senior, watches a 
video with Speech Team members 
Jordan Barnes, senior; Soumya Gupta, 
junior; and Scott Vandersteen, senior; 
during a break. "It was strange being 
President of Speech this year," David 
said. "Acting as a leader to the young- 
er competitors alter having been one 
myself was really surreal. I remember 
being the new guy all too well." 


leadership 


45 

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workers and players 
from ping pong to project x 



Ping Pong Club-1 (front row) Ashir Shah, Akash Rusia, Mike 
McNicholas, Ajay Patwari, Ian Vera (second row) Nick Shelton, 
Daniel Spungen, Alex Toth, Jake Kunz, Chip Andrews, Andrew 
Bilse (third row) David Porter, Niko Culic, Joey Domenico, Leroy 
Velasquez, Steve Alspach, Devin Johnson (back row) Joe Zagorski, 
Jared Flahaven, David Pavkovich, Kevin Hoffman, Ravi Shah, Jeff 
Chou 



Ping Pong Club-2 (front row) Allyce Carlson, Meghan Guthrie, 
Celeste Tiberi, Jose Kho, Peter Puthenveetil, Satya Hedge (second 
row) Eric Anderson, Nemanja Sosic, Julie Janis, Doug Boyet Ashley 
Boyan, Tom Ramus, Billy Hasse (third row) Mark Boeckman, James 
Mehok, Jeff Reuter, Connor Leto, Dan Johnson, Colin Carry (back 
row) Joel Schneider, Eric Appelsies, Chris Ondo, Ryan Gott, David 
Chen, Joe Scholtz 



Ping Pong Club-3 (front rozv) Cristina Vanko, Chan Huynh, Sylvia 
Borowicz, Neil Doshi, Neal Shah, George Vezmar (second row) 
Soumya Gupta, Mary VanDeursen, Kavita Nana, Dragana Petrovic, 
Jessica Beezhold, Renae Kooy ( third mo) Arek Varjabedian, Jutigam 
Yinyown, Dan Borgo, NaLani Ravelo, Danielle Stone, Christina 
Domenico (back rozv) Anthony Fattore, Pat Kozlowski, Jim 
Hesterman, Ben Gouwens, George Nieves, Philip Chan 



Ping Pong Club-4 (front rozv) Michele Zehner, Kaitlin Ritchie, Lizzie 
Browder, Courtney Basile, Melissa Cappo, Bridget Parker (second 
row) Eric Nelson, Lauren Nourie, Melissa Kirincic, Kara Surloink, 
Katelyn Bochnowski, Emily Clark (third row) Clare McCullough, 
Colleen McIntyre, Catherine Lee, Emily Yaeger, Stephanie Gallardo, 
Heather Loden, Andrea Coulis (Back row) Amanda Kilibarda, Clare 
McCulloch, Alexandra Pavkovich, Elyse Holloway, Donna Sadural, 
Onanasan Gbagi, Megan Bonke, Dani Blare 



Project X 1 (front row) Kristy Anderson, Stephanie Dohman, 
Amanda Schulte, Elena Falloon, Valerie Umlauf, Eric Anderson 
(second rozv) Maggie Behrens, Lauren Guidotti, Rachel Myszak, Gina 
Stoffregen, Lisa Sobilo, Alexis Jeter, David Porter (third row) Chip 
Andrews, Cara Briggs, Ryan Gott, Gina Rebesco, Rachel Heinrich, 
Morgan Geberin (back row) Ajay Patwari, Jeff Chou, Ravi Shah, Pat 
Pohrte, Zach Perlinski, Matt Westerlund 




Active Duty 

Doing his part in the per- 
formance, Matt Tepperman, 
sophomore, plays Officer Pud- 
ney, along with other charac- 
ters played by Jessica Conger, 
junior, and seniors Pat Thomas 
and Jordan Barnes. "Theatre 
was not just a club where you 
learned how to become an 
actor/'Matt said. "It was where 
you gained new memories that 
you'll never forget." 


Caught In The Act 
In a humorous duo with his 
brother, Joel Barnes, senior, 
performs 'The History of 
Mankind in Under 10 min- 
utes.' "Because Jordan and I 
were national qualifiers, the 
parents wanted to see our 
skit," Joel said. "I was imi- 
tating an American soldier 
firing at the British, which was 
played by my brother." 



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In the Spotlight 

Performances spark club members 7 drive 


Ensembles Orchestra Theatre Company Marching Band 


While hearing 32 other 
voices surrounding her, 
Katie Taylor, sophomore, 
relaxed and focused on 
projecting her voice. 

“To me, performing 
wasn’t nerve-wracking,” 
Katie said. ‘The security 
blanket of knowing there 
were so many other 
voices helped me to be 
more vocal and lose my 
inhibitions.” 

Performing at hos- 
pitals, retirement homes, 
the Performing Art Cen- 
ter, and Gold Division 
Regional ISSMA 
prepared Womens’ 
Ensembles to qualify for 
State competition. 

“Making it all the way 
to State finals was just 
the icing on the cake,” 
Katie said. 

To The Point 

As they put together the weekly 
news. Lea Kilibarda and Jon 
Funston, seniors, discuss the order 
of their topics. "Jon and I decided to 
start the news show because we 
didn't have a newspaper this year," 
Lea said. We wanted a fun way to 
get all kinds of announcements and 
news out to the whole school." 

Keep The Beat 

Outside at the Walkathon for cancer 
research, African Drumming Club 
performs for the participants. "It was 
a privilege to be asked to play," Erica 
Ranade, senior, said. "A small club 
like ours doesn't usually get asked 
to perform at large events. 


Arriving at school to fill 
the Concert Mistress’ 
chair, Tina Shieh, 
senior, opened her 
violin case, and set 
down her music. 

“I think orchestra 
helped develop a 
sense of discipline,” 
Tina said. “It started at 
6:45 a.m. every morn- 
ing. Only dedicated 
people could have 
committed to getting up 
that early.” 

Tina’s dedication to 
practice and perfor- 
mance started five 
years ago. 

“I’ve been in orchestra 
since 7 ,h grade. Orch- 
estra opened a lot of 
doors for me,” Tina 
said. “I got involved in 
the Chicago Orchestra, 

I played for the musical 
for the three years, and 
it gave me many job 
opportunities.” 

“People called for 
music to be played at 
parties, and having 
been part of that allow- 
ed me to perform and 
be my own boss.” 

Playing provided Tina 
with a way to destress 
and separate herself. 

“When I played, I 
slipped into another 
world,” Tina said. 


Waiting in the wings of 
the stage as Fiona in 
Brigadoon, Heather 
Phipps, junior, repeated 
her opening lines to 
herself one last time. 

“Being a lead in 
Brigadoon allowed me 
to incorporate the 
things that I loved 
doing: singing and 
acting,” Heather said. 

According to Heather, 
there was also a lot 
more than just singing 
and dancing. 

“There was absolutely 
no experience I had in 
high school that could 
even compare to being 
in theater,” Heather 
said. “The people I met 
and the relationships I 
formed with the direc- 
tors, staff, and the 
whole company will be 
with me forever.” 

“I felt an exhilaration 
on stage unlike any- 
thing else in the world. I 
left the real me behind 
and became someone 
else on the stage.” 

Whether theater was 
a way for some to meet 
friends, express them- 
selves, or become 
someone different, it 
was a window into how 
students performed in 
front of the public eye. 



Marching Band proved 
more than football 
games and parades, 
according to Neerja 
Prasad, senior. 

“It was physically 
intense,” Neerja said. “It 
was like preparing for a 
sports match. When you 
finally did it. you had to 
push yourself.” 

Leading the percus- 
sion section at compet- 
itions, Neerja kept the 
rhythm while focusing on 
presentation. 

“With a whole panel of 
judges watching you, 
you got nervous. Some- 
times they focused on 
individual people 
and you felt like 
you needed to 
be perfect.” 

Despite the 
pressure, 

Neerja gained 
more than 
muscles 
carrying a 
snare drum. 

“I really 
enjoyed it 
because it 
took so 

much discipline. H 

It felt like you had 
accomplished some- 
thing.” 


luniors 


“It’s very much a group 
effort,” Neeqa said. 


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Face The Music 

Dressed and ready to thrill, Daniel 
Albrecht-Mallinger, senior, and Me- 
lissa Victor, junior, perform at Groucho 
Marx Night for pep band. "Pep Band 
always had fun performing together. 
There was rarely a dull moment." 
Daniel said. 


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Speech 


Until the later hours of 
the night, Michelle 
Becka, senior, found 
herself practicing her 
Humorous Interp in the 
Speech room. While 
the regular season 
ended weeks before, 
she prepared specially 
for the National 
Forensic League 
National 
Tournament in 
Philadelphia. 

“I practiced 
everyday before 
Districts to 
qualify,” she 
said. “Now I 
have to tweak 
my piece to be 
the best it can 
possibly be. I 
don’t know 
what to 
expect at 
Nationals, 
but I’m not 
taking any chances.” 


Bec^ a 


Ping Pong 


Back and forth. Back 
and forth. Heads 
followed the ping-pong 
ball as it bounced from 
paddle to paddle as 
juniors Steve Alspach 
and Mark Boekman 
competed in the 
championship Ping 
Pong game. 

“Mark was a good 
competitor,” Steve 
said. “Our final score 
was close. I only won 
with a 21-18 score.” 

Having practiced with 
his brother three to 
four times a week, 
Steve had prepared 
himself for the final 
game. 

“Practicing was 
something that I didn’t 
take that seriously,” 
Steve said. “It was 
something fun to do 
with my brother, It 
wasn’t like I trained. It 
was just Ping Pong 
after all.” 


Debate 


“Don’t freak out,” Natalie 
Moya, sophomore, told 
herself as the last round of 
Debate Districts neared 
completion. 

“Our last one was the 
worst round,” Natalie said. 
“It wasn’t that we weren’t 
prepared. We practiced 
and researched at home. 
What made the last round 
difficult was that we didn’t 
expect to go so far. We 
researched the same topic 
all season, so it wasn’t 
new material. But it was a 
new place for us to be.” 

Before the thrill of Nat- 
ionals, Natalie and Catie 
Lee, sophomore, qualified 
for Policy Debate. Facing 
two major rivals, Chester- 
ton and Mishawaka Penn, 
the girls continued while 
the competition escalated 
all the way to State. 

“We were suprised we 
got so far,” Natalie said. 
“Debate taught me how to 
think on my feet.” 


DECA 


Sitting alone in a waiting 
room, Christina Bene- 
vente, senior, read over 
her DECA State 
Competition situation. 

“I had 15 minutes to 
prepare a solution to a 
problem facing a full 
service restaurant,” Chris- 
tina said. “We weren’t 
allowed to see the sketch 
before, so everything we 
presented was new.” 

Knowing that it was the 
best solution that usually 
won, Christina faced the 
three judges self-assured. 

“If you didn’t walk out 
there looking like you 
knew what you were 
doing, you'd lose points,” 
she said. “Presentation 
was a huge part.” 

Christina placed fourth 
in State. “Someone left 
and I was promoted to 
third,” Christina said. “The 
top three move on to 
Nationals. I made the cut 
by being lucky.” 




Back to Back 

While in the hallway, juniors Rohini 
Chatterjee and Saba Ahmed practice 
We the People speeches with seniors 
Lea Kilibarda, Danielle Wilks and Jen 
Zgorka. "We really enjoyed this prep 
time because it was a group effort," 
Rohini said. 

Answer the Question 
Thinking as a group, seniors Chris 
Ondo, Steve Balog, and Phil Chan try 
to formulate the answer for the judges 
at the Academic Superbowl. The team 
won first in the nation, based on their 
test score sesults. 



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Medal Moment 

Accepting her Superior Medal for 
photography from Journalism Edu- 
cation Association Executive Secre- 
tary Linda Putney and JEA Vice 
President Jack Kennedy, Allison Chel- 
gren, senior, earns recognition in 
Atlanta. Four yearbook staff members 
traveled to the November national 
convention to improve skills and 
compete in the JEA Write-Offs 


Do The Honors 
At the end of the Mun- 
ster speech meet in 
January, Shobha Pai, 
junior, presents the top 
eight finalists, including 
Anisha Rastogi, fresh- 
man, with awards. "It 
was a tradition for the 
officers to recognize the 
winners at the Munster 
meet," Shobha said. 

Money Matters 
In preparation for State 
competition, seniors 
Christina Benevente 
and Todd Loden prac- 
tice their events. "We all 
wanted to choose what 
was best for ourselves 
and for our team for 
State," Christina said. 



workers and players 
from project x to SADD 



Project X 2 (front row) Milijana Lalic, Cecilia Huang, Justine Sefton, 
Rachel Quiniones, Aisha Siddiqui, Elissa Moll ( second row) Andrew 
Graves, Branka Romic, Andrew Johnson, Katie Hamilton, Eunice 
Ntiamoah, Katie Szafasz ( third row) Ashley Brian, Erin Joseph, Lucy 
Brown, Jackie Yerga, Lauren Meneghetti, Katelyn Laszlo (back row) 
Alaina Trgovich, Chelsy Kimes, Jennifer DiCostanzo, Ashley 
Boyan, Joey Domenico, Kate Vamum 



Project X 3 (front row) Ashley Cook, Shobha Pai, Kara Lynn Hayes, 
Dulari Dave, Taylor Della Rocco, Nicole Malo (second row) Katie 
Anderson, Judith Maddatu, Val Carrillo, Tamiko Toyama, Emily 
Clark, Lindsay Weiss (third row) Sarah Flick, Soumya Gupta, Mary 
VanDeursen, Saba Ahmed, Kassia Groszewski, Valerie Alvarez 
(back row) Michelle Philipsborn, Katharyne Moore, Lindy 
Hernandez, Casey Jedrzejczak, Nisha Raiker, Angela Hehn 



Project X 4 (front row) Debbie Wilczynski, Missy Kirincic, Kara 
Spurlock, Jessica Beezhold (second row) Ashley Koarik, Donna 
Sadural, Angelique Merrier, Clare McCullough, Danielle Fuentes 
(third row) Farha Farooq, Reem Farooq, Christina Rizk, Clare 
McCulloch, Afshan Husain (back row) Sam Torres, Jordan Jancosek, 
Akash Rusia, Tammy Lee, Alicia Tuuk, Alexandra Pavkovich 



Project X 5 (front row) Emily Lyness, Julie Zivich, Courtney Basile 
(second row) Stana Romic, Dragana Petrovic, Mireya Villalba, Erica 
Bhavsar, Lauren Hudak (third row) Alesondra Mora, Kristen Rueth, 
Brittani Vasquez, Kavita Nana (back row) Colleen McIntyre, Amy 
Hammermeister, Celeste Tiberi, Angela Banas, Jennifer Peng 



SADD 1 (front row) Sara Galante, Eric Anderson, Valerie Umlauf, 
Rachel Pucalik, Andrew Graves (second mu') Kate Vamum, Katelyn 
Laszlo, Jackie Yerga, Stefanie Dohman, Amanda Schulte, Joey 
Domenico ( third row) Lauren Guidotti, Erin Joseph, Lindsey Pugh, 
Ashley Brian, Mitzy Smiljic, Ashley Bojan (back row) Ajay Patwari, 
Niko Culic, Jared Flahaven, Chip Andrews, Alex Toth, jake Kunz 


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SADD 3 (front row) Christina Domenico, Michael Becka, Lyndsay 
Langbehn (second row) Eunice Ntiamoah, Mireya Villalba, Kavita 
Nana, Erica Bhavsar, Lucy Brown (third row) Cristina Vanko, 
Angelique Mercier, Kim Dooley, Sarah Burnstien, Taylor 
DellaRocco, Marissa Sylvester (bock row) Farha Farooq, Rccm 
Farooq, Matt Westerlund, Afshan Husain, Katie Anderson, 
Catherine Lee 


Spanish Club 2 (front row) Danielle Fuentes, Afshan Husain, Alex 
Galante, Farha Farooq, Lindy Hernandez, Jasmine Fonda- 
Adegbemi (second row) Natalie Banka, Sami McCarthy, Connor 
Leto, Peter Puthenveetil, Ruth Christopher, Celeste Tiberi (third 
row) Reem Farooq, Heather Stock, Sara Pappas, Veronica Delgado, 
Sean Leto, Jeff Reuter, Punam Tiwana (back row) Eric Anderson, 
Harrison Hernandez, Joseph Scholtz, Dan Johnson, Anna Sherron, 
Murad Ornery 


Spanish Club 1 (front row) Eleanor Kennedy, Christina Vanko, 
Katie Dolatowski, Desiree Cossyleon, Kristina Kovacevich, Denny 
Lee (second row) Joey Domenico, Elizabeth Volkoff, Sara Galante, 
Kristy Anderson, Kate Varnum (third row) Alexis Jeter, Jennifer 
Peng, Antonio Cisneros, Danielle Troumouliaris, Chetan Chaubal, 
Melissa Burford (back row) Ajay Patwari, Mike Hawkins, Ravi Shah, 
Patrick Pataky, Zach Perlinkski, Joel Schneider 


Spanish Club 3 (front row) Saba Ahmed, Mary VanDeursen, Jessica 
Conger, Erica Ranade, Shobha Pai (second row) Soumya Gupta, 
Christina Rizk, Tammy Lee, Nicole Malo, Anitha Umapathy (back 
row) Kelly Rausch, Timothy Yee, Gina Christopher, Alyssa DeBold, 
Sarah Johnson, Katie Anderson 


Spanish Club 4 (front row) Marnan Campos, Michael Becka, 
George Vezmar, Mireya Villalba, Michelle Jones (second row) 
Ashley Kolarik, Donna Sadural, Marissa Sylvester, Bethan 
Sylvester, Aisha Siddiqui (back roiu) Lisa Weichman, Veronica 
Lopez, Tamiko Toyama, Rachel Pucalik, Natalie Moya, Golnoosh 
Kamali 


Speech and Debate 1 (front row) Alexis Jeter, Andrew Johnson, 
Sara Galante, Julianne Watterson, Bryn Carter, Umbreen Khan 
(second rozv) Liz Wible, Genevieve Grdina, Katelyn Laszlo, Stefanie 
Dohman, Sonja Vasic, Amanda Schulte (third rozv) Ravi Shah, Jason 
Gott, Matt Tepperman, Hannah Iluebner, Zach Perlinski, 
Madeline Grdina (back rozv) Scott Vandersteen, Joel Schneider, 
David Pavkovich, Phil Caap, Ajay Patwari, Phillip Shapiro 


workers and players 

from SADD to speech and debate 


SADD 2 (front row) Dani Blair, Andrea Culis, Soumya Gupta, 
Lauren Hudak, Anitha Umapathy, Saba Ahmed (second row) Kelly 
Rausch, Stana Romie, Clare McCulloch, Gina Stoffregen, Kim 
Hasse, Tamiko Toyama (third row) Branka Romic, Meredith Brumm, 
Amanda Zimmerman, Brogan Guthrie, Theresa Kretz, Michelle 
Becka (back row) Jeff Reuter, Emily Eagan, Katie Szafasz, Kristen 
Szafasz, Jessica Arens, Eric Nelson 


Olympic Spirit 

In the Industrial Tech lab at Wilbur 
Wright Middle School, Chris Ondo 
and Phil Chan, seniors, work on the 
construction of a robot for State 
Science Olympiad. "We ordered a set 
of bulldozer tracks and basically 
constructed everything else out of 
wood and screws," Phil said. 

Get the Floor 

With a bass clarinet in her lap, 
Stephanie Frank, senior, watches the 
pep rally for homecoming in the 
Fieldhouse. "It was fun to play at the 
pep rally," Stephanie said. 


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Strike a Note 


Different interests develop through clubs 




Photography ASL Club 


Signing up for Photo- 
graphy sophomore 
year as a way to get 
her fine arts credit, Alii 
Chelgren, senior, 
never imagined that 
she’d consider the 
field as a possible 
career two years later. 

“It wasn’t something I 
expected to like as 
much as I do now,” Alii 
said. “I initially signed 
up because I knew I 
wasn’t good at 
drawing. I’m not an 
artist. But the longer I 
stayed, the more I 
enjoyed it. Eventually I 
joined yearbook as a 
photographer and was 
on staff for two years.” 

Alii can see more 
than through the lens, 
but to her future. 

“Now that I’m 
graduating, I plan on 
studying photography 
in college as one of 
my majors, which will 
be pretty cool," she 
said. “Photography is 
something I can see 
myself doing for years 
to come.” 


Her cousin’s fingers 
moving faster than she 
could follow, Rachel 
Myszak, senior, knew 
she had to do some- 
thing to understand 
her deaf cousins. 

While she knew sign 
language basics, she 
needed to better hone 
her skills. 

“I was interested in 
learning about sign 
language because I 
always wanted to be 
able to communicate 
with my deaf cousins,” 
Rachel said. “I only 
knew the basics 
before I took the class 
and started being 
active in the club.” 

Rachel’s American 
Sign Language role 
lead to being more 
active in the commun- 
ity, as well as helping 
her personally. 

“It really boosted my 
involvement. At Christ- 
mas, we had a toy 
drive for a family. My 
aunt also came in to 
raise awareness about 
deaf kids,” she said. 


Orchestra 


Alarm blaring at 6 
a.m. Monday morning, 
Colleen McIntyre, 
sophomore, peeled 
herself out of bed to 
make it to zero-hour in 
45 minutes. Once 
ready, she made it to 
the Orchestra room and 
started warm-ups on 
her flute. 

“On the early days, 
it’d be okay when we 
played fun music. I 
really like playing 
‘Pirates of the Cari- 
bbean’ and I looked 
forward to it.” 

Joining her in the 
early hours, sopho- 
mores Clare Mc- 
Cullough and Cecilia 
Huang, still groggy, 
found reason to play. 

“I’ll be the old lady 
playing at mass every 
Sunday,” Clare said of 
her clarinet playing. 

“Orchestra is being 
part of a team,” Ceclia 
said. “When you’re a 
freshman and you first 
join, it feels so nice-like 
you've finally found 
your niche in school.” 


German Club 


Bags packed and ready to 
leave the country, junior 
Madeline Grdina couldn’t 
wait to get on a plane to 
Germany. As one of 10 
students participating in the 
Indiana University Honors 
Program, she’d worked long 
and hard to qualify for the 
seven-week program abroad. 

But she didn’t do it alone. 

“My interest in German 
really came from taking 
classes at school,” 

Madeline said. 

“When I signed 
up, German was 
just something I 
kinda liked. But 
once I’d been 
studying it, I 
liked it so 
much.” 

Maddie credits 
German Club 
with spreading 
her interest. 

“When we 
went to Chica- /“"» ors j enn 
go for the Lln ^s ay w e , ss < 

German market, it was 
sweet,” Madeline said. “ Now 
that I’m going to Germany, 
it’s weird to think that I didn’t 
always have this outlet.” 







Small Talk 

Before her turn to compete, Danica 
Rajcevic, senior, practices her speech 
in the hall. "My friend and I talked 
about our pieces and our mutual 
anxiety before a round," Danica said. 

To the Wall 

Stapling each foreign language stu- 
dents' name to the library's bulletin 
board Liz Van Wieren, senior, and 
Daphne Pantazis, junior, help cele- 
brate Foreign Language Week. 




Speech and Debate 2 (front row) Eric Anderson, Austin Piech, 
Nemanja Sosic, Punam Tiwana, Eleanor Kennedy (second row) 
Jordan Barnes, Michelle Becka, Lyndsay Langbehn, Megan 
Hruska, Russell Gonzalez, James Burgwald (third row) Zander 
Balthazar, Paige Popravak, Danielle Troumouliaris, Chetan 
Chaubal, Lauren Lomeli, Kim Dooley (back roil’) Joel Barnes, Scott 
Goodwin, Jovan Andjelich, Eliot Benman, Akash Rusia, Michael 
Konopasek 


Speech and Debate 3 (front row) Brett Anderson, Heather Phipps, 
Jessica Conger, Saba Ahmed, Natalie Banka, Maureen Shields 
(second row) Anna Stariha, Clare McCulloch, Mara Maddocks, 
Manini Gupta, Anne McShane, Danica Rajcevic (third row) Reem 
Farooq, Afshan Husain, Andrew Graves, Elise Miller, Murad 
Ornery, Alexandra Pavkovich (back row) Abel Gutierrez, Anna 
Sherron, Pat Thomas, Tom Ramus, Jessica Hilbrich, Casey 
Jedrzejczak 


Speech and Debate 4 (front row) Rose McKeon, Emily Clark, 
Amanda Kilibarda, Katie Taylor, Lauren Hudak, Emily Lyness 
(second row) Shobha Pai, Tamiko Toyama, George Vezmar, Neal 
Shah, Cara Hayes, Sam Skrobot (third row) Tieg Alexander, 
Natasha Kanal, Sam Torres, Rohini Chatterjee, Ryan Miller, Jon 
Merritt (back row) Olivia Enger, Tammy Lee, Brittany Medved, 
Timothy Yee, Jon Fisher, Jennifer Ra/ey 


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Mingle with Munchies 


The allure of food brings club members together 


Spanish Club Auditorium Staff German Club 



Equipped with Salsa 
dancing, pinatas.and 
homemade foods, foreign 
language clubs brought 
slices of outside cultures 
to students and faculty 
members. 

Looking forward to free 
food, club members 
attended parties to 
socialize with friends and 
have fun after school. 

“Spanish Club 
parties would be 
really different, 
depending on the 
day or the holiday,” 
Kevin Donahue, 
sophomore, said. 
“Sometimes there 
would be things to 
watch or games to 
. play," Kevin said. 

“I wouldn’t take 
part in a lot of 
things; I would 
just watch, and 
talk with my 
friends.” 


seniors Dennis Lee. 


Between lighting, head 
phones and switch- 
boards, Auditorium Staff 
members relaxed and 
entertained each other. 

“We played pranks on 
each other all the time,” 
Liz Van Wieren, senior, 
said. “Once they Saran 
Wrapped my car; it was 
hilarious.” 

Bonding together 
during and between 
shows sometimes 
happened when least 
expected. 

“When I first joined, I 
joined because I knew a 
few members,” Liz said. 
“But we ended up be- 
coming really big family.” 

Working hard to pull 
productions together, 
Auditorium staff worked 
while they played. 

“During performances 
we talked to each other 
on the intercom system 
It was almost like a 
secret society, we all had 
nick-names, and inside 
jokes.” 


After having prayed 
for good weather, the 
German Club and a few 
guests made their way 
to Community Park to 
set up for their annual 
end of year cookout. 

‘This year we had a 
small turnout,” Chris 
Topor, junior, and club 
president, said. “We 
have had years where 
we were short brats, 
plates, and other 
German foods, but kids 
must have thought the 
weather was going to 
be bad, or they were 
too busy to come out.” 

The intent of the 
cookout was to bring 
the members together 
and let them be able to 
visit one last time, 
according to Mrs. Eileen 
Meier, German teacher, 
and sponsor. 

“We hoped to bring 
everyone together,” 

Mrs. Meier said. “Food 
will always do that.” 


French Club 


Dashed hopes of 
French bistros and fine 
dining, Joe Dwars, 
senior, deliberated with 
fellow French Club mem- 
bers as to the time and 
place for their next party. 

“I was pulling for a field 
trip to Chicago,” Joe said. 
“But we could never find 
a date that everyone 
could make it to. There 
was a French restaurant 
that we had decided on, 
but not enough people 
were interested.” 

Instead of getting down 
about the lack of Chicago 
outings, Joe listened to 
members and did what 
he thought needed be 
done: he scheduled 
another party. 

"We had Mardi Gras, 
Christmas, and the 
Fromage parties,” Joe 
said. “Madame [Sue] 
Durkin’s retirement party 
was a big one that 
everyone enjoyed; But 
we never go to Chicago!” 




Under Wraps 

On a Spanish Club field trip, Peter 
Puthenveetil and Stefanie Krasic, 
juniors, put their napkins on their 
heads."The napkins were enormous!" 
Peter said. "I wrapped mine around 
my head and Stefanie wrapped hers 
around her head like a babushka." 

Make a Break For It 
While enjoying a snack break be- 
tween speeches, Samantha Torres, 
sophomore, talks about how her first 
speech meet went. "I really liked 
competing in speech," Samantha said. 
"[Speech] lets you portray something 
while using emotion." 



Blow by Blow 

Content in having her cake and eating 
it too, Kaylen Huggy, senior, cele- 
brates her birthday in the Pub- 
lications room. "It was tradition to 
bring in cake on someone's birthday." 



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Take a Bite 

Without hesitation, Amy Heaney, 
senior, prepares to enjoy a cookie with 
a mound of frosting on top. "We made 
cookies in Art Club for Christmas," 
Amy said. "It was fun to do some- 
thing a little bit different for the 
holidays. Plus we got to eat them 
when we were done!" 

Hit-or-Miss 

As Leo Giannakis, sophomore, 
attempts to volley back the Ping-Pong 
ball, he aimed to win his match in the 
Commons. "I joined [Ping-Pong] with 
my friends," Leo said. "I ended up 
getting really into the games. It didn't 
matter if I knew who I was playing 
with or not." 


workers and players 
from academic team to cec 



Speech and Debate 5 (front row) Carly Gibbs, Anisha Rastogi, Ali 
McKenna, Judith Maddatu, Michael Becka, Arefin Chowdhury 
(second row) Sarah Chowdhury, Chan Huynh, Anitha Umpathy, 
Soumya Gupta, Roli Mandhana, Stephen Ong, Farihah Hossain 
(third row) Swana Kopparty, Cristina Vanko, Desiree Cossyleon, 
Elena Falloon, Catherine Lee, Natalie Moya, Amanda Pogach (back 
row) Kathryn Wadas, Molly White, Erica Ranade, Michael Hughes, 
Megan Bonke, Cecilia Huang, Suchita Rastogi, Elissa Moll 



Student Government 1 (front row) Desiree Cossyleon, Hilary 
Grunewald, James Burgwald, Kim Long ( row 2) Jeff Marinier, Katie 
Szafasz, Lea Kilibarda, Tma Sheih, Emily Eagan (back row) David 
Pavkovich, Jon Funston, Zak Boswell, Kate Varnum, Matt 
Westerlund 



Student Government 2 (front row) Fmily I yness, I auren Hudak, 
Danny Alexander, Tamiko Toyama. Shobha Pai, Andrea Coulis 
(second row) Brittany Bohling, Lindsey Ziemba, Eric Anderson, 
Genevieve Grdina Kim Hasse, Emily Clark (hack row) Nolan Slifko, 
Tom Grantner, Mike Sudbury, Marc Wilson. Kelly Wade 



Thespians 1 (front row) Jen Dubish, Michael Hughes, Joel Barnes, 
Kirsten Kendall, Paige Popravak (second row) Chetan Chaubal, 
Jordan Bames, John Mihich, Nicole Cacich, Michael Konopasek, 
Danielle Troumouliaris (third row) Emily Bradley, Joel Schneider, 
Eric LaMagdeleine, Martin Blumberg, left Chou (back renv) Ryan 
Blanchard, Patrick Pataky, Scott Vandersteon, Ben DeBoer, Matt 
Tepperman, Pat Thomas 



Thespians 2 (front row) Kristin Bularzik, Neerja Prasad, Saba 
Ahmed, Amanda Graves, Rachel Gosciej, Melissa Victor, Amanda 
Pogach (second row) Jessica Conger, Heather Phipps, Mike 
Gracyzk, Katie Taylor, Emilee VanderSluis, Katie Franklin (third 
row) Sharon Lee, Jenna Candiano, Kim Dooley, Frica Ranade, 
Nicole Parra, Danica Rajcevic, Tiffany Barth (hick row) Elizabeth 
Van Wieren, Genevieve Grdina, Allison Hasselloff, Clare 
McCulloch, Lyndsay Langbehn, Joe Marciniak 


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fun and games 

After following the 
soccer ball out of bounds, 
Mike Hawryszkow, senior, 
makes a call at the Bishop 
Noll game. "I yelled to the 
referee that it was our 
ball," Mike said. 

In the sack relay at the 
Homecoming pep rally, 
Taylor Della Rocco, 
sophomore, hops down 
the floor. "I didn't win the 
race, but it was a lot of 
fun to have everyone 
cheering me on," Taylor 
said. Calculator in hand 
to finish his homework. 
Drew Koessler, senior, 
goofs around during 
Spirit Week. "I liked the 
senior days better than 
the normal days. Tin foil 
rocked," Drew said. 





handiwork 

Pulling his weight in the sophomore vs. senior tug 
of war, Evan Lavery, sophomore, stands apart from 
the rest of his class. "I watched the tug of war last 
year, and it looked like a lot of fun, but the freshman 
did really bad," Evan said. "This year we beat the 
seniors. My hands were so torn up, it wasn't even 
funny. Next year we ll win it all." 



54 more than a word 




a slice of ■ 

play 

With 56 weekends, two weeks of Winter Break and 
seven days of Spring Break, added to 180 school days you 
had plenty of time to play, either in school or at home. 
| What started off as a giggle from Jen Dubish, senior, 

soon turned into a full-blown belly laugh in 

Madame Mart-Webb's sixth hour French class. 
Minutes before the end bell rang, everyone was 
involved in their own conversations, filled with gossip, 
laughter and relaxation. 

| Mr. David Russell, English teacher, displayed your 
quote "Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. 
The mime next door went nuts on his chalkboard 
for his sophomores and seniors to read all day. 

| After explaining the Spanish phrases on the back of 
your Honors Spanish 4 t-shirt to your curious friends, 
you warmed up by putting on your Speech 
hoodie in Miss Valerie Pflum's chilly classroom. 

You had to play. The moments of work were disrupted by 
an infectious laugh, a funny mistake and the welcomed 

feeling of finishing all your work 


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Common Denominator 


Traveling from North to 
South wouldn't be the same 
without the Commons. 
Either stopping to chat with 
friends or waiting for a 3 
p.m. Ping Pong match, the 
Commons provided 
crossroads to the school. 


What does the Commons 
mean to you? 

“It's the hub of the school 
with the hallways as its 
spokes. I like to pass 
through." 

Natalie Banka, junior 

"It's the place where I go to 
talk to my friends before 
school because I don't see 
them during the day." 

Stephenie Brajak, senior 



paper boy sports page. "I liked reading about 

Before school, seniors Lea Kili- successful athletes from my school," 
barda and Jessica Brakulis listen to Zak said. "It was always neat to read 
Zak Boswell, senior, read The Times' about people I knew." 


story time 

Before the lunch bell rings, freshmen 
Kristen Pagane and Gilroy Velasquez 
discuss their grades. "We talked about our 
sci-fi stories that we wrote for Mr. [Rob] 
McCall," Kristen said. "Mine was about a 
society where no one was allowed to talk." 





’ 





in 

the life 
of the 
Commons 


6:42 a.m. 

Walking through the 
empty Commons, 
students headed to 
Mr. Dave Franklin’s 
room for Project Bio 
heard their foot- 
steps echo loudly 
through the school. 

“I would normally be 
eating breakfast 
while I was walking 
in,” Spelios Bacoy- 
onis, senior, said. “It 
was so early I could 
hardly manage to 
chew, let alone 
make it all the way 
across the school.” 


I 



Dan Albrecht-Mallinger and Steve Hus, seniors 


8:39 a.m 

Leaving her first 
hour Multicultural- 
ism class, senior 
Jessica Brakulis 
made her way to 
South for her sec- 
ond hour class. On 
the way, she cross- 
ed the Commons, 
but didn’t stop to 
chat. “I had to make 
it to class,” Jessica 
said. “I didn’t have 
any time to sit with 
my friends. Seniors 
used to sit there 
between every class 
when I was younger. 
They must have 
been late everyday!” 


10:56 a.m 

Compartments of 
her blue lunch tray 
empty, Colleen 
McIntyre, sopho- 
more, finished in 
the lunchroom. 
Throwing out her 
trash, she headed 
to the Commons 
with her friends to 
catch up on the 
latest gossip at the 
end of B lunch. “I 
felt stupid sitting in 
the lunchroom after 
I was done eating,” 
she said. “So I went 
into the Commons 
to talk.” 



Sara Pappas, senior 


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sign language 

Hanging up signs of encouragement 
for the football players, Marissa Sly- 
vester, sophomore, gets a piece of tape. 
"Each week, we had to make signs to 
hang up to show our support," Marissa 
said. "It added to our spirit." 


a day’s work 

With junior Brian Meyers and 
senior Brian Wujek watching, 
Steve Gorman, junior, tries to finish 
his Pre-Calculus homework. "1 hadn't 
done it, and my friends were explain- 
ing to me how to do it," Steve said. 


walk all over 

Headed to her sixth hour class, 
Lauren Drosos, junior, leads a pack 
going from South to North. "I went 
from North to South a lot during my 
day, so I'd cross the Commons a few 
times a each day," she said. 


COMPuir 

UJ? 


fair game 

While challenging Mike Harker, 
junior, to a game of Scrabble during 
lunch, Tom I’aliga, junior, considers 
his next move. "I brought ui my board 
and set it up in the Commons when I 
was a guidance aide," Tom said. 


practiced in the 
middle of the 
Commons. “The 
floor would be so 
slippery,” Jackie 
said. “It was a weird 
shape too, so it 
made it hard to 
practice. There 
were no lines or 
anything to guide 
you; nothing to keep 
us in formation. If 
we could get the 
Fieldhouse, we 
definitely wanted to 
be in there.” 


Sitting on benches 
near a pillar in the 
nearly empty Com- 
mons, freshmen 
Emily Kitchell, 
Megan Krueger and 
Jackie Kovach 
talked while waiting 
for the Poms to 
assemble for 3:30 
p.m. practice. If they 
were lucky (and 
basketball wasn’t in 
season), they had a 
spot in the Field- 
house. On less 
fortunate days, they 


Her notes at her 
right, open Algebra 
2 book and note- 
book in her lap, 
Olivia Enger. soph- 
omore, sat under 
the “Pride in Excel- 
lence” pictures from 
1 992. She stayed 
there until 4 p.m. to 
practice with the 
chorus for Briga- 
doon — she had an 
hour to go. “I 
couldn’t get a ride 
home,” she said 
with a shrug. 
“Normally I went 
home and finished 
my homework there 
but not today.” 


Forming a circle of 
seniors in front of 
the Main Office, 
Emily Bradley, Brian 
Wujek and Eliott 
Eisman waited for 
the bell to signal the 
end of D lunch. “It 
would be too hectic 
in the lunchroom,” 
Brian said. “We 
were able to get to 
our classes faster.” 
Emily joined in — 
“We avoided people 
who sat at our lunch 
table that we didn’t 
get along with when 
we waited out here,” 
she said. 


Studying his copy of 
Jumuah magazine, 
Ameer Elsalaymeh, 
junior, forgot the 
Chemistry book 
sitting next to him — 
as well as D lunch 
being served down 
the hall. “I’d rather 
go home and have 
an after-school 
snack,” he said. 
Ameer worked daily 
throughout his lunch 
hour to complete all 
his homework for 
the next day. “If I 
worked in here, I 
had more free time 
at home,” he said. 


As soon as the bell 
rang, Arturo Par- 
amo, senior, turned 
on cell phone. He 
couldn’t manage to 
keep it off most of 
the day, either. “I’ve 
gotten caught by Mr. 
King twice already 
and one of my 
teachers,” Arturo 
said. “So once the 
bell rang everyday, I 
would get out my 
phone to see if 
anyone called me. 
But sometimes I 
never even turned it 
off to begin with.” 


Arturo Pamaro, 
senior 


life in the commons 


57 





joint effort 


With Kevin Penman and Jordan 
Sunderland, Lindsay Weiss as- 
I sembles Captain Hook's arm on the 
, junior float. "Almost the whole junior 
class worked together on it," she said. 


Time to 



“I wasn’t actually 
supposed to be in 
the tug of war, I 
just jumped in 
because we didn’t 
have enough 
people ana I want- 
ed to guarantee a 
victory for the 
seniors. It was 
really embarrass- 
ing to loose to the 
juniors at the end.” 

Tom Grantner, 
senior 


“Being part of the 
pie-eating contest 
was fun, even if I 
didn’t win. I ate 
almost the entire 
thing of the 
blueberry pie. It 
was really good.” 

Mitch LaRock, 
freshman 


“We wanted to 
show that the 
juniors were the 
most spirited of 
the entire school. 
Before the tug of 
war, we got it 
pumped by lifting 
me up. We ended 
up winning every 
single event at tne 
pep rally. We own- 
ed Homecoming. 

Monica 

Manowski, 

junior 



Week’s 

events 


Monday Tuesday 


1 ,417 students voted 
during Study Hall for the 
six member Homecoming 
Court announced at the 
end of 6th hour: seniors 
Brittany Bohling, Lea 
Kilibarda, Taryn Lotak, 

Ali Nykiel and Jennifer 
Zgorka 


At lunch, students donated 
change to Riley’s Children 
hospital to raise money to 
toss a Pie in the Face at 
Friday’s Pep session. 
Teachers Mrs. Linda 
Lemon, Mr. Brian Clark, Mr. 
Mike Coil and Assistant 
Principal Mr. Al Gandolfi 
ended up getting pied. 


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Don’t 



♦ Anticipating Homecoming week's Disney villains brought 

spirit, wackiness and a liberated mood to the halls. Students 
dressed up to add to the excitement of the coming weekend. 



"It was something different to do. 

It was fun to dress up because it 
showed that you were participat- 
ing in Homecoming and had 
school spirit, regardless if you 
were going to the dance," 

Katie Watterson, junior 

"You get to dress up, being some- 
one you're not for a week. How 
many times can you dress up like 
a rock star and not be stared at?" 

Missy Kirincic, sophomore 

"School spirit is a way to have fun 
and be crazy one week out of the 
year," 

Emily Diekelmann, senior 
at her fingertips 

Holding onto her bundle, Aisha Siddiqui, 
sophomore, offers $1 balloons for sale. 
"We raised money for DECA from that," she 
said. "It covered all our meets." 


"My dressing up was very medi- 
ocre. I only did the easiest days. I 
didn't have the time, money, or will 
power to get up and get things for 
spirit week. I did 'Super I Iero Day' 
and 'Class T-Shirt Day' because 
they were the easiest," 

Ryan Gott, sophomore 

"I dressed up for homecoming 
because my sister made me," 

Jenna Brakulis, freshman 

"It's fun running around looking 
stupid. Any other time you'd look 
like a weirdo. Homecoming gave 
you a reason to be silly," 

Sam Torres, sophomore 

ready and waiting 

Instruments in hand, Mitch Schlensky, 
freshman, and sophomores Idny Mark- 
ovich and Jovan Andjelich wait outside the 
Fieldhouse before playing at the Pep Session. 




common wealth 

Taking crepe paper from her fellow Poms, 
Kaitlin Ritchie, sophomore, decorates the 
Commons Thursday night. "The whole team 
organized it, without the help of our coach," 
Kaitlin said. "When everyone showed up on 
Friday, it was like the Homecoming fairy had 
visited the Commons." 


Wednesday 

The 11:17a.m. start due 
to Parent Teacher 
Conferences allowed 
students to sleep in and 
prepare themselves for 
the upcoming weekend. 



Thursday 

Float building, which started 
Monday, was scheduled to 
end at 9 p.m. The Senior 
Class finished their “This is 
Our Kingdom” float with the 
help of Stephenie Brajak 
featuring Scar at 10:30 p.m. 
that night. 



Friday 

Student Body President 
Genevieve Grdina and 
Principal Steve Tripenfeldas 
checked the weather 
minutes before the pep 
rally’s start. Rain and cool 
temperatures forced the Pep 
Rally indoors and cancelled 
the parade for the second 
consecutive year. 

homecoming 59 








Time to 



“My drawing of 
Scar for the 
centerpiece of the 
float took longer 
than I ever 
realized. We were 
still working way 
past the deadline of 
9 p.m. on Thursday 
night. We didn’t 
have that much 
help, but those who 
helped were so 
proud in the end.” 

Taryn Lotak 
senior 


“I helped pom the 
float everyday in 
the Industrial Tech 
room for at least 
two hours. It was 
fun. Everyone 
worked together 
well and in the'end 
I think our float 
should have won, 
but we lost to the 
juniors.” 

Katie Stout, 
sophomore 


“Our float took 
hours. I spent 
forever with 
everyone else 
trying to get the 
entire top of 
Captain Hook’s 
arm covered with 
poms. In the end, 
all the hours paid 
off when we got 
first place in fne 
Spirit contest.” 

Brittany Lewis, 
junior 


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flower power 

On the football field after being 
announced Homecoming Queen, 
| Stephenie Brajak, senior, accepts her 
flowers and reaches to give Ali Ny- 
kiel, senior, a hug. "My dad escorted 

me," she said. "He was so proud." 

J 

paint the town red 

With junior Matt Westerland’s 
help, Andrea Coulis, junior, 
transforms into a solider by getting 
black shoe polish lines drawn on her 
face in study hall on Army Day. "Matt 
was trying to get me into the spirit of 
Homecoming, whether I wanted his 
help or not," Andrea said. 


easy as pie 

Face buried in a blueberry pie, 
Mike Sudbury, sophomore, eats 
his way to a second place finish at the 
Pep Rally. "If the pie had been 
chocolate, I would have won," Mike 
said. "1 didn't eat breakfast that day." 

trike a deal 

Aiming for a first place victory, 
Austin Piech, sophomore, tries to 
get his bike ahead in the Pep Session 
tricycle race. "I was on a cheap plastic 
bike on an outside lane," Austin said. 
"Upperclassmen got metal bikes on 
the inside lanes. It wasn't exactly fair, 
but it was fun nonetheless." 







continued from pg 59 

Don’t raLaon our. 

Parade 




"School spirit during Homecoming 
week was out of control. Every- 
where you looked people were 
dressed up; one day you would 
see cowboys, another day you'd 
see people with tin foil on them," 
Akash Rusia, sophomore 

"I would describe Munster's 
school spirit as crazy. Everyone 
goes all out and does the most 
outrageous things, but that's what 
I love about our school." 

Eunice Ntiamoah, sophomore 

"I think spirit is lower than other 
years. It seemed like less and less 
of the school's population took 
part. Maybe it's because the spirit 
days are becoming less creative," 

Laura Hruska, senior 

"Freshmen probably get shy, but 
still like to get involved. Seniors 
have the most fun because it's their 
last year. Throughout the float 
building our grades really came 
together." 

Andrea Coulis, junior 


"Students might complain about 
their school a lot, but when 
someone else complains about it, 
people get defensive. School spirit 
really shows when students think 
their school isn't getting enough 
respect from others," 

Mary Carp, sophomore 

"The students who participate in 
school sports or are really spirited 
and have no reservations about 
what their peers think of them are 
the ones who you can expect to 
dress up," 

Lizzie Browder, sophomore 

“There are people who are really 
spirited and dress up for everything 
and go to all the games and then 
there are people, who do nothing. 
There's not many people who are in 
between," 

Jessica Beezhold, sophomore 

"Some people are really good about 
it, but others are probably afraid of 
looking funny," 

Liz Vacendak, sophomore 


Juniors’ Captain Hook takes 1st 



Junior Class: Captain Hook 


Spirit 


Da2:e 


Monday Tu es d a y W e dn es d a y Thur s d a y Fr i day 


Seniors: 

80s Workout 

Underclassmen: 
Super Hero 


Seniors: 

Pirates 

Underclassmen: 
Cowboys and 
Indians 


Seniors: 

White Tees and 
Tinfoil 

Underclassmen: 
Camouflage and 
Army 


Seniors: All classes: 

Archnemesis Class T-Shirts 

Underclassmen: 

Rock Star 


the 

Ch a mp s 

Floats: 

1 st Juniors 
2 nd Sophomores 

Spirit: 

Sophomores 

Spirit Days: 

Seniors 

Pep Rally Events: 

Juniors 


homecoming 61 


Morning Stretch 


Illuminated by only the 
emergency lights in the Food 
Court, seniors Marty Hernan- 
dez and Mike Svilar sat in a 
cold booth; the table littered 
with pencils, loose-leaf paper, 
worksheets, cereal bar 

wrappers and juice bottles 
from the recently opened 
breakfast bar. 

Each working separately on their 
unfinished homework, the boys arrived 
at school a half hour early to frantically 
complete first hour worksheets that had 
been put off the night before. 

"Waking up even earlier than normal 
was rough," Marty said. "But it was 
either that, or having my grade lowered 
because of an incomplete or something I 
didn't turn in at all." 

With the lights flickering on over- 
head, and the traffic of students slowly 
filling the hallways, zero-hour orchestra 
student Bennet Cerven, sophomore, 
walked past the windows of the cafeteria 
towards North. 

"We could always leave class early 
when we had a sub," Bennet said. "But 
you kind of didn't want to. After waking 
up so early, and rushing to get everything 
ready, it was irritating to find out that we 
had a sub and weren't going to play 


anyway, I just wanted to stay to make it 
feel like there was a purpose for waking 
up that early." 

While some students arrived at 6:30 
a.m. for classes such as orchestra or 
Project Bio, some had to race to make up 
Mr. Hal Coppage's U.S. History tests. 

"I think Mr. Coppage got to school at 
5 a.m.," Jose Gutierrez, junior, said. "I 
don't even know what he did here that 
early. But if you wanted to make up a test, 
you had to get to school at least an hour 
before, otherwise, he may not have given 
you the chance." 

Arriving at the quiet school simul- 
taneously with Mr. Coppage, the Boys' 
and Girls' Swim teams made it to the pool 
at 5:30 a.m. for morning practice. 

"There's like a quiet blanket that 
covers the school during the winter," 
Maggie Behrens, junior, said. "The 
parking lot is calm; there's nobody 
around. We would arrive so early that the 
sun wouldn't even be up yet. Then after 
school we'd have more practice, and then 
we'd never see the sun set. Every class I 
was in that had windows I would stare 
out of to get a little glimmer of outside." 

Whether it was for a class, a test, a 
team, or even just to put make-up on in 
the bathroom, students found them- 
selves being pushed beyond time limits 
to fit in every last detail of a busy 
schedule. 



at first blush 

After arriving late to first hour 
Economics, Karly Dytrych, senior, 
completes her make-up in class. "I 
had to add my eyebrows," she said. 
"But at least my hair was done in 
time." 


62 student life 








within reach 

Stretching out before getting in the 
pool, Jessica Brakulis, senior, 
prepares for 5:30 a.m. practice. "The 
hours didn't bother me," Jessica said. 
"It was bad if I didn't get to sleep early 
enough. But I managed." 

lay low 

Instead of taking advantage of 
time given in class to work on 
homework, Cara Briggs, sophomore, 
naps after an early morning swim 
practice. "Sometimes I'd be so tired 
in school," Cara said. "I would try to 
sleep when I had free time in class." 




Ml 

p/pm 


study buddies 

Pens moving across the page, 
sophomores Chris Kolodziej and 
Jeff Heintz try to beat the 7:38 a.m. 
bell. "When 1 had health homework, 
I'd wait until the morning to do it," 
Jeff said. "I had to manage my time." 


ash browns 

Coming from church on Ash 
Wednesday, Hana Keil, senior, eats 
McDonald's for breakfast. "Having 
the Food Court open in the mornings 
was a big help when I didn't have 
time to eat at home," Hana said. 



sit back and relax 

Resting before the first hour bell 
rang, junior Sarah Steele and 
seniors Alex Ruich and Joe Hunt talk 
in the hallway. "My first hour class 
was in South," Alex said. "We would 
hang out until we had to go to class." 


early life 63 



pack rats 

Before leaving for the Florida Keys, 
Elliot Eismin and Steve Hus, 
seniors, pack the Project Bio bus. "I 
wanted to help out as much as I could 
to prepare for the trip," Elliot said. 
"We had a lot of stuff to bring with us 
since we were going to be gone for so 
long. We had to pack everything very 
tightly." 

hitch a ride 

As she opens the door of the car to 
step inside, Allison Pilawski, 
junior, receives a ride home from 
school. "Katie [Brown, junior] gave 
me a ride home," Allison said. "I 
couldn't drive to school yet. Although 
it could be hard finding someone to 
give me a ride home, it was better 
then having to take the bus." 





study habit 

Behind the scenes of Play it 
Again Sam, Brogan Guthrie, 
senior, does her homework. "I 
tried to get my work done so I 
wouldn't have to do it at home 
when practice ended around 5 
p.m.," Brogan said. "I pretty 
much always hung out in the 
same spot backstage working 
on it to be ready for my part." 



bundle up 

In front of the doors after the 2:17 
p.m. bell on Thursday, Mike Nowak, 
senior, puts on his coat. "When the day 
was over I was more then ready to 
leave," Mike said. "The weather was 
getting bad so I wanted to keep warm 
on the walk to my car." 


make a choice 

Trying to catch up in her work, Sara 
Brown, junior, makes up a test after 
school. "I was absent a lot from school 
because I got sick very easily," Sara said. 
"I'd missed a few tests, so I had to talk 
with Madame Mart- Webb to find a good 
time to retake it." 


helping hand 

After struggling with his home- 
work, Joe Jamicich, freshman, asks 
Mr. Larry Hautzinger for help. "I was 
having trouble finding the pareas of 
polygons," Joe said. "Mr. Hautzinger 
worked it out with me step-by-step 
until I got the answer." 


64 student life 







Pack in 


Tucked away in a Speech 
practice room, Molly White, 
freshman, ran over the lines of 
her oratorical interpretation 
piece one last time. She'd been 
in the tiny room for an hour, 
reading her eight-minute speech 
repeatedly to prepare for 3:30 
p.m. practice with Mrs. Helen 
Engstrom, head coach. 

"I'd practice with Mrs. Engstrom once 
a week," Molly said. "I'd spend a good 
hour getting ready before she came in so 
I'd be as perfect as possible. I'd try to work 
at home, but being at school in the practice 
rooms gave me so much focus." 

While Molly worked on her speech in 
the after hours, teachers waited for 
students coming for help in Contact Time 
and the janitors started their cleaning 
routine. Once the bell rang, signaling the 
end of sixth hour, most students hurried 
their way to the parking lot to go home. 

"I'd pretty much just get in my car and 
go home," Todd Loden, senior, said. "If I 
had anything, like a French Club party or 
DECA practice. I'd be there. But most days. 
I'd be home by around 3 p.m." 

Across the spectrum from Todd, 
Shaheen Ornery, sophomore, sat in the 
cafeteria a half an hour after the bell, 
waiting for his brother — "I was never 
really sure where he was," Shaheen said. 

"I stayed here for [National Hon- 
or Society] tutoring, but I usually waited 
after it was over because I didn't like my 
bus," he said. "I had a schedule of my own. 


but it worked in my plans." 

On the opposite side of the school, the 
track team sat on the floor waiting for their 
bus to whisk them to an away game. 
Freshmen Allison Medina and Ruth 
Christopher gathered in a loose group of 
friends, talking "about a little bit of 
everything," according to Allison. 

"Our coach always went over who was 
in what events, but it was mostly time to 
relax," she said. 

Far from the main hallways where the 
track team sal, the fledging Gay Straight 
Alliance met in the Resource Room. With 
notes scribbled on the boards, the 11 
remaining members added final touches 
to their plans for a service project, a movie 
night and t-shirts. 

"We needed to talk with Film Club 
about showing Philadelphia" President 
Amy Heaney, senior, said to her officers. 
"We also figured out our open house date 
and what our flyers should say." 

As the clock hit 3:30 p.m., the meeting 
dissolved, but people still remained. 

Back in the cafeteria, the extra hours 
tacked onto an already full day didn't 
bother Shaheen — he enjoyed himself. 

"I was fine with being in the school. 
After school, it was more or less quiet. All 
the teachers seemed to disappear," 
Shaheen said. "It could be soothing and 
calming once everyone was gone." 

[follow the leader 

In the crowded fieldhouse, Coach Steve Lopez 

Heads Girls' Tennis Team members Anna Guanzon, 
freshman, and Rohini Chatterjee, junior, in doing 
laps. "The weather was gross outside, so we just 
worked out together inside," Rohini said. 



after school 65 




p 


aces to go 


Homecoming 


Oct. 9 
7-10 p.m. 

“Once Upon a Time" 

Student Government 
sponsored in the Commons 
$16 Singles (48 tickets sold) 
$30 Couples (312 tickets sold) 
365 Tickets sold 

Niko Culic and Dani Blair, juniors 


Turnabout 

Jan. 22 
7 - 10 p.m. 

“Saturday Night Fever" 
Cheerleaders sponsored 
in the Commons 
$17 Singles 
$35 Couples 
237 Tickets sold 

Phil Kompare, ‘04 
and Ashley Brown, senior 


Prom 

April 30 

6-11 p.m. 

“Diamonds are Forever” 
Junior CEC sponsored 
at Villa Cesare 
$35 Singles 
$70 Couples 
476 Tickets sold 

Katie Szafasz, sophomore, 
and Chip Andrews, junior 


only have eyes for you 

Taking a break, Egle Vaitiekute, 
junior, and Brennan Drosos, senior, 
dance to one of the slow songs played 
at Prom. "It was a nice rest from 
dancing fast," Egle said. "Plus it was 
sweet to see the boys' softer sides." 
no sweat 

With hopes of beating the blizzard, 
Angela Osterman, junior, with 
Collin Hayes, senior, arrives at 
Turnabout and slips out of her 
sweatpants and boots. "The snow was 
so bad when we left," Angela said. 
"I'm happy my mom made me take 
extra clothes." 




line dance 

Before entering through the 
archway at Homecoming, Warren 
Lane, sophomore, and Ann Seaman, 
freshman, walk down the hall to the 
dance. "It was the first dance I'd been 
to," Ann said. "With all the balloons 
lined up, it really made it feel like a 
scene from a fairy tale." 




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student life 


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V 







All-Dressed Un 

Places to go 

Adding to the already crowded waiting room at Vanis Hair 
Salon and Day Spa, Julie Bembenista, junior, and Brittany 
Donfirig, senior, waited patiently while fellow Prom-goers 
came and went after getting their hair styled. 


"The worst part was the waiting," 
Julie said. "You waited to get seated, and 
you waited for the up-do; but that part's 
fun because you get to see your hair go 
from nothing to beautiful." 

Meanwhile, Brittany sat still while her 
hair was meticulously styled and curled. 

"Sitting across from me was Erin 
Joseph [senior], and behind me was Jen 
Zgorka [senior]," Brittany said. "No 
matter how long I sat in that chair, I 
always had someone to talk to. Jen and I 
were both on Prom Court, and we had 
fun gossiping about who we thought 
would win." 

While girls primped and prepared for 
each formal dance, boys got ready just 
in the nick of time, according to Colin 
Tomazin, senior. 

"Before Homecoming, Turnabout and 
even Prom, all I had to do was shower, 
dry my hair and get dressed," Colin said. 
"Girls had it a lot harder. They took more 
time and spent more money. I just kept 
wearing the same suit, but I rented a tux 
for Prom." 

From Homecoming to Prom, bargain 
shopping was a helpful must, according 
to Ann Seaman, freshman. 

"For Homecoming I bought a $68 
dress," Ann said. "Afterwards we didn't 
do much at all. We went out and still had 
fun, but on a budget." 

Maintaining a good time was easy. 


except when having to deal with 
unpredictable weather and deep snow, 
Alexa Harris, junior, said. 

"We hoped so much for good weather 
on Homecoming. But it rained on our 
parade and it was chilly Saturday," Alexa 
said. "But then Turnabout came along, 
and it made Homecoming look like a 
tropical vacation compared to the 16 
inches of snow we had to plow through. 
Turnabout will always be so memorable 
now. I laugh every time 1 think of the girls 
with boots and sweatpants on under their 
gorgeous dresses." 

From each unforgettable moment to 
the next, some of the most important 
memories were those spent with friends, 
according to Thomas Paliga, junior. 

"Me and my friends would go nuts," 
Thomas said. "It didn't matter what 
music was playing, or how serious 
people were taking us, we just acted like 
freaks. We didn't care what anybody 
thought of us. We were being us, and I 
think that's what made the night." 

After the last bobby pin was placed 
and the empty hairspray bottles tossed 
aside, both Brittany and Julie's up-dos 
were completed in record time. 

"It didn't matter how much it cost, or 
how much time it took," Brittany said. 
"What mattered was the final result, and 
having a good time. That's what high 
school dances are all about." 



Set, Go 



Picking up his date’s bouquet, Matt Coduti, senior, 
pays at Bohling's Floral.With the last bobby pin 
placed, Shobha Pai, junior, sits still while her curls 
are securely situated. Eye make-up being applied, 
Kaylen Huggy, senior, looks away while her liner is 
touched up before Homecoming. On the morning 
of the Homecoming dance, juniors Jordan Sun- 
derland and Tamiko Toyama, try to finalize Student 
Government’s decorations in the Commons. 





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at your request 

At the DJ table, Eric Wallace, sen- 
ior, and Mark Boeckman, junior, 
request a song and check over the 
playlist. "1 liked a lot of music he was 
playing," Eric said. "But I kept trying 
to get the different types of music." 

arrive on the scene 
Stepping out of their limo at Prom, 
Julie Nelson, senior, and Joey 
Zagorski, junior, arrive at Villa Cesare. 
"We all wanted to go to Chicago after- 
wards, and none of us wanted to 
drive," Julie said. "There was a CD 
player in the limo and little stars on 
the ceiling that lit up." 





A Different Tune 

Dancing away from the crowd, juniors 
Lauren Lipton, Monica Manoski and 
Jordan Sunderland make their own space 
on the dance floor. Hands held high, 
Rachel Heinrich, junior, and Martin 
Blumberg, senior, sing and dance along 
with the music. With arms linked, Paige 
Popravak, senior, and Joel Schneider, 
sophomore, spin each other to “Cotton 
Eye Joe.” Setting themselves apart, 
seniors Sarah Laymon and Christen 
Chapman dance together at Prom. On 
the dance floor, seniors Paul Malayter 
and Elena Alcala move together. 

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"I didn't go to Turnabout because it's 
not as big a dance as Prom or Home- 
coming. It seemed like a waste of 
money and a waste of time when you 
could be doing something better." 

Emily Dieklemann, senior 

"Dances weren't important to me. They 
could be fun, but some people made a 
big deal out of them that they were 
more stress than they were worth." 

Jaime Zlamal, senior 

"I was really boring. After Prom I slept, 
but after Turnabout we went out to din- 
ner. I slept after Prom because it was 
my second one for that weekend." 

Brandon Chynoweth, junior 

"I spent about $320 for Prom. Tux, 
pictures, dinner, stretch Hummer-it 
was more because we did extravagent 
things than other dances; but my date 
was worth it." 

Scott Vandersteen, senior 

"Prom was different because it was ex- 
pected to be fancier than other dances. 
You had to get a limo, or go to a fancy 
restaurant." 

Allison Chelgren, senior 

out of line 

Names announced and ready to walk, seniors 
Ian Lopez and Kate Shapiro begin their way 
around the Grand March in the Fieldhouse. "I liked 
walking in the parade," Kate said. "It gave you a 
chance to show off your dress." 


"We had been planning Prom for a long 
time. There were a lot more things to 
plan than other dances: limo, where to 
go afterwards, what to do the next day, 
and finances. It all got done in the end 
though." 

Jon Gonzalez, senior 

"I was more anxious going to Home- 
coming for the first time as a freshman, 
and Prom as a senior is a lot more 
relaxed. I could just be myself and have 
fun." 

Erica Ranade, senior 

"After Turnabout we were going to go to 
Olive Garden, but they closed early 
because of the snow. We ended up going 
to Anthony's in Highland. We were in a 
limo, so driving wasn't a problem." 

David Del Rio, sophomore 

"I didn't go to dances because I was a 
freshman, and I didn't really know any- 
one. Plus, I didn't know if anyone 
would say 'Yes' if 1 asked." 

Katie Kikalos, freshman 

"We tried to beat the worst of the snow 
by going out to dinner before Turn- 
about." 

Jarred Koessler, sophomore 
hurry up and wait 

Waiting to walk the Grand March, seniors Jeff 
Gaik, Lauren Guidotti, Hana Keil, Phil Resler 
('03), Mitzi Smiljic and Rade Elek patiently wait. 
"We were next in line," Hana said, "but it seemed 
to take forever." 


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pressed Up 

Places to go 


ting the difference between Homecoming, Turnabout and 
students made changes to how they planned, primped and 
for the way they approached each dance. 


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Break a Leg 


Preparing for their last school performance March 11 for 
Student Government sponsored Battle of the Bands, and 
issembling their equipment with two and a half years of 
experience and precision. Nocturne finally took the stage. 


Senior members, Andrew Sharp, bass, 
Jason Gott, guitar and vocals. Drew 
Koessler, guitar and Matt Coduti, drums, 
broke the hushed chatter of the crowd 
with "Pain for Pleasure" by Sum 41. 

"It's exciting being on stage in front 
of kids from school," Andrew said. "I've 
performed a lot, but Battle was the best 
response I've gotten from a crowd." 

Despite their performance of "One" by 
Metallica abruptly being cut 30 seconds 
short because of time issues. Nocturne 
took first place for the second year. 

"Placing first this year was better than 
last year," Jason said. "It was more 
nostalgic this time. We also performed 
last, so we had more time to prepare." 

Named on a whim one night by senior 
members Paige Popravak and Erica 
Ranade, and 10 members strong. The Ha- 
vana Knights, set them- 
selves under the lights to 
play "C'mon C'mon' by 
the Von Bondies. 

"Seeing a lot of people 


Winner’s 

Circle 

Nocturne 


>nd 


3 rd Who’s 


Broken 

Pick 


sing along 

Cheering for the Havana 
Knights!, freshmen Nora Kish 
and Alesondra Mora, along with 
sophomores Berlyn Boswell, 
Emily Eagan, Katie Taylor and 
Alyssa Larimer sing along to 
"Come On Eileen" as the band 
continues their set. 


rushing the stage and cheering for us was 
probably the best feeling in the world," 
Paige said. "Performing on stage in front 
of everyone made me feel like a 
superstar; at least up there it did." 

Sitting center in the second row, Allyce 
Carlson, junior, listened intently to 
Broken Pick perform. 

"They're amazing. Steve and Matt are 
friends of mine," Allyce said. "I've been 
to a lot of other shows, and Battle was 
definitely one of their good ones." 

Keeping the superstar dream alive, 
and performing every weekend at small 
coffee houses, juniors Matt Donnowitz 
and Steve Alspach formed Broken Pick, 
along with Jake Kunz, junior, who played 
drums with them at Battle. 

"My favorite song we played was 
'Good Things' by The Bodeans," Matt 
said. "It's fun to play a song that 
everyone knows and can sing along," 
Steve said. "When I looked out into the 
crowd, 1 saw people I didn't even know 
singing the words to one of our original 
songs. It was special because it was an 
age group that can relate to the music." 


keep the beat 

With his band Who’s Next? playing in front of 
him, Dan Johnson, soph-omore, keeps the beat 
of their set. "Placing third was huge," Dan said. 
"We practiced for months before it and that really 
showed in our performance." 




two can play 

Dually playing their 
guitars. Erica Ran- 
ade, senior, and Jarred 
Koessler, sophomore, 
play the driving force in 
The Havana Knights' 
ska version of "Come 
On Eileen." "This song 
was a lot of fun to play," 
Erica said. "Especially 
the faster version-it got 
you moving." 


battle of the bands 


1 


strike a chord 

While playing lead guitar for Sum 
41's "Pain for Pleasure," Drew 
Koessler, senior, rocks out with his 
band Nocturne. "I've been playing for 
"five years," Drew said. "Battle was’ 
awesome. It was so much fun to 
perform; it was the pinnacle of what 
1 had worked so long for." 

no strings attached 

Strumming the chords to "Past 
Rejections," written by Broken 
Pick, Steve Alspach, junior, remin- 
iscences on old feelings. "It would 
have to be my favorite song we 
played because of the climactic 
ending which draws out my emo- 
tions," Steve said. 


within grasp 

On his final set with band 
Nocturne, Jason Gott, senior, sings 
lead vocals to the song "One" by 
Metallica. 'It was such an important 
song to all of us," Jason said. "To 
finish our last performance together 
with it was perfect." 



In^ood 


ompany 



fitting in the makeup room, singing made-up lyrics to the 
of the fall musical "Working" with freshman Kathryn 
is, Eric LaMagdeleine, senior, waited for the 7 p.m. start 
of the show. Suddenly, stage manager Elizabeth Van Wieren, 
senior, and auditorium director Mr. Larry Brechner 
approached Eric with a desperate problem. 


Ryan Blanchard, junior, had accident- 
ally eaten some peanut butter — and was 
incapacitated by allergies. Ryan's part of 
the fireman, scheduled to appear 
midway in Act Two, couldn't continue — 
but the show had to go on. 

"At first it wasn't certain if Ryan could 
go on or not, but I was informed that I 
needed to work on his lines just in case," 
Eric said. "Everyone was freaking out." 

Throughout the show when it wasn't 
Eric's part as a corporate CEO, he sat in 
the makeup room and tried to memorize 
Ryan's three-minute dialogue with the 
help of his fellow castmates. 

"Eventually, Ryan's dad came and 
took him home. I knew I would have to 
go on," Eric said. "We taped the sheet of 
lines inside my fireman's hat I was hold- 
ing just in case." 

Walking onto stage in Ryan's part, Eric 
"wasn't that nervous." 

"Once I stepped off the stage, I was 


practically assaulted by a group of 
castmates saying that I'd saved the 
show," Eric said. "I didn't think it was 
that big of a deal, I was doing my part. I 
copied what Ryan did during practices." 

Eric's feat proved Munster Theatre 
Company's goal — students evolving and 
growing through their performances. 

Student directors of the winter play 
"Rumors," seniors Chetan Chaubal and 
Martin Blumberg, discovered what they 

lean on me 

After a long night, Allan Felix, played by Eric 

LaMagdeleine, senior, wakes up next to Linda, 
played by Amanda Kilibarda, junior. "I never left 
the stage the whole show," Eric said. "There was a 
lot of pressure on me to carry the show by myself. 
It wasn't nerve-wracking; it was fun." 

1 1 tall worked up 

For the first act finale of "Working," sophomore 
1 1 iKatie Taylor, seniors Paige Popravak and Aman- 
da Pogach, junior Mike Hughes, freshman Molly 
White, senior Chetan Chaubal, and junior Saba 
Ahmed sing "If I Could've Been." "It was awesome 
with a whole chorus behind me," Molly said. 



Beiind the 


Scenes 


-“For ‘Rumors, ‘I 
wrote [directors] 
Chetan and Martin a 
thank you note, to 
thank them for the 
freedom I had with 
my character and for 
giving me the chance 
to have fun on stage 
one last time ” 
Genevieve Grdina, 
senior 


“I really enjoyed 
working in the sound 
booth. There was a 
fun group of people 
to work with but we 
had to be careful. 
There were a lot of 
instructions to follow 
so we couldn’t goof 
around very much.” 

John Mihich, 
junior 


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back off 

Consoling his wife, senior Genevieve 
Grdina, Scott Vandersteen tries to calm her 
character down. "In this scene. I'd broken an 
expensive gift and hurt my back," Genevieve 
said. "Our characters were the oddball 
couple of the whole show. We had a lot of 
fun with it." 



Novice Production 
Dates: Sept. 31 -Oct. 1 
Student Directors: Erica Ranade 
and Jenna Candiano, seniors 


With a kiss, Amanda Kilibarda, junior, says good-bye 
to Eric LaMagdeleine, senior, at the end of the play. 
Trying to seduce freshman Justin Basile, dressed as 
Humphrey Bogart, Amanda Kilibarda, junior, loses 
herself in a fantasy sequence. Go-go dancer Stefanie 
Krasic, junior, dances with sophomore Joel Schneider. 


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wanted to do in future while directing. 

"We started thinking about doing the 
show about two years ago during soph- 
omore year," Martin said. 

Parts of the Neil Simon play had to 
change for vulgar content, so Martin and 
Chetan rewrote parts of the script over 
the summer to add in the character Polly 
Holly Alice Gingerberry III, a Girl Scout. 

"I had to learn the personality of the 
characters to think of just how they 
would react to this new girl," Martin 
said. "It was amazing on opening night 
to see this figure of my imagination 
coming alive on the stage." 

Both directors took away a different 
experience from the play. 

"I wanted to try directing but I learn- 
ed it wasn't my thing," Chetan said. 
"Martin realized it was something he 
wanted to keep doing with his life." 

Being under the spotlight was all 
about new experiences — like the begin- 
ning players of the novice production 
"Play It Again, Sam." 

"When I didn't know my lines at first, 

I had to go slow," said Amanda 
Kilibarda, junior, who played one of the 
leads, Linda. "When I got comfortable on 
stage, it was like 'normal Amanda voice!' 


and I talked way too fast. Learning to get 
everything just right was so important." 

When everything fell together for 
Amanda and her castmates on opening 
night, her co-star Bennis Pavisian, senior, 
was glad to have his lines down too. 

"I had a hard time at rehearsals 
remembering everything," Bennis said. 
"We had to learn parts of Italian for this 
one part and I'd want to make them up. 
But I couldn't, I had to know the lines." 

Senior Genevieve Grdina, Production 
Assistant, stressed the importance of this 
details down to every last word. 

"What if someone in the audience 
knew Italian?" Genevieve said. "We had 
to make it real for everyone, for the entire 
audience, or we didn't do our job." 

"It was different when an audience 
was out there," Eric said, still recovering 
from his turn in "Working". "Being in 
rehearsal was something entirely dif- 
ferent than the real show. The audience 
changed that. Rehearsals were for you, 
and the performance was for them." 

take note 

Learning the song "Make Someone Happy," 

Ryan Blanchard, junior; Danielle Troumouliaris, 
sophomore; and Joel Barnes, senior; rehearse their 
song for "Working." "It was one of my favorite 
pieces in the whole show," Joel said. 



Fall Musical 
Dates: Nov 11-13 

Student Director: Jen Dubish, senior 

i 

During the duet “Fathers and Sons,” Mike Hughes, 
junior, sings to Jonathan Wachala, Wilbur Wright 
Middle School 6" 1 grader. “I really got into my 
character," Mike said. “It was fun to sing a song like 
that to Jonathan especially since he was young. It 
made it easier." Clipboard in hand, Pat Thomas, 
senior, discusses the downfalls of being a UPS 
delivery man. Voice rising in intensity, Molly White, 
freshman, leads the choir in “If I Could Have Been.” 
Fireman and truck driver Ryan Blanchard, junior, 
and Jordan Barnes, senior, sing the finale “Every- 
one Should Have Something to Point to.” 




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umors 


Winter Play 
Dates: Feb. 10-12 

Student Directors: Martin Blumberg 

and Chetan Chaubal, seniors 


Cringing at the doorbell, seniors Paige Popravak 
and Erica Ranade groan as new guests arrive. 
Mexican cooks seniors Patrick Pataky and Emilee 
Vandersluis, sophomore Katie Taylor, and seniors 
Emily Diekelmann and Amanda Pogach act out a 
fantasy sequence. Hands burning, Scott Vander- 
steen, senior, explains his accident in the kitchen. 


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Step by Step 

Watching herself in the mirror, Kim Dooley, junior, 
stretched out to the sounds of "The Wedding Dance" by 
Lerner^nd Loewe. Sidestepping to the right, she considered 
whether that fit the excited movement of her character Jean. 


"I'd try out the moves at home and 
then I would show everyone at 
rehearsals," Kim said. "We wanted the 
choreography to tell the story of the 
show, not just be something to look at." 

Kim, the first student choreographer 
in the past seven seasons of Munster 
Theatre Company, filled the show with 
her original performances. 

"I worked for hours a day to get the 
moves right," Kim said. "Then I'd teach 
all the dancers. I've danced for so long, I 
was able to show them how to move. 
Some girls were trained and some started 
from scratch." 

"We had Kim throw together a dance 
for auditions," Auditorium Director 
Larry Brechner said. "Then when we 
were watching kids audition, we decided 
it was really good and we wanted her to 
work on the show." 

"It was a challenge," Kim said. "I filled 
a notebook with dance after dance. I can't 
believe I managed to do it." 

From Kim's messy notebook to 
opening night May 5, 144 students visited 
the stage of "Brigadoon." 

The dancing was key, composing a 


third of the two and half hour show — as 
well as good times backstage. 

"Between our scene changes, Martin 
[Blumberg, senior] and I would have our 
own dances since we never got to dance 
on stage," said Lyndsay Langbehn, who 
played a lead role of Meg. "It was the 
little things like this that made a really 
strong family environment-the tension 
or pretense coming from anyone in the 
cast. People would be goofy and we had 
a lot of fun because of it." 

Cast members who didn't sing or 
dance felt the unity. 

"After my first scene on opening night, 
I walked off stage and Joel Barnes [senior] 
stopped me and said 'Scott, you're going 
to do such an awesome job. That was 
amazing.'" said Scott Goodwin, junior, 
who played the American lost in 
Brigadoon, Jeff. "After that moment, I 
had a smile on my face that never left." 

Formal Affair 

On their wedding day, Joel Barnes, senior, and 

Kim Dooley, junior, perform their solo dance. 
"This dance was my favorite because a lot of the 
action of the show lead up to it," Kim said. "And 
since it was supposed to be my wedding, I had so 
much fun deciding how we should dance." 



early mourning 

Tears in her eyes, Danielle Troumouliaris, 
sophomore, dances over Jordan Barnes, senior, 
after his body was found dead. Dances played a 
key role in showing the emotions of the characters. 


facts of life 

As part of her solo in the song "MacConnachy 
Square," Lyndsay Langbehn, senior, sings about 
life in Brigadoon. "Singing with the chorus behind 
me would always be exhilarating," she said. 


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B 


rigadoon 


Spring Musical 
Dates: May 5-8 

Student Director: Saba Ahmed, junior 

Hidden away from the town of Brigadoon. Martin 
Blumberg, senior, marries Tommy, played by Scott 
Vandersteen, senior, to Fiona, played by Heather 
Phipps, junior. “My character was the teacher who 
knew the secret of Brigadoon," Martin said. “He 
acted as a priest so tho main characters [Tommy 
and Fiona] could get married before Tommy left.” 
Lifted up by the male party guests, sophomores 
Danielle Troumouliaris and Chan Huynh, and junior 
Emily Clark, spin around in circles at part of “The 
Wedding Dance " Swords ready in anticipation, 
Jordan Barnes, senior, gets ready to place his 
weapons on the ground for ‘The Sword Dance.” 


musical 


7T 


love connection 

Professing his love for her, Scott 
Vandersteen, senior, sings "There 
But for You Go 1" to Heather Phipps, 
junior. "Tommy and Fiona couldn't 
stay together because of Brigadoon's 
curse," Heather said. "It was so sad 
to think that my character couldn't 
stay with the person she loved." 




cold comfort 

Standing in front of the class, Sarah 
Liszka, senior, blows her nose. "I had 
a bad cold/' Sarah said. "It's not hard to 
believe I got sick. For awhile a lot of 
people were out of school because the flu 
was going around; it was only a matter 
of time before I caught it too." 


in a crutch 

At his first Mixed Ensemble concert, 
Trevor Clippert, senior, prepares to sing 
while balancing on his crutches. "I got 
injured playing football," Trevor said. 
"During the performance, I sat on a stool in 
front of the stage. It was weird singing away 
from the group." 

puddle jumper 

On the way to his car, Mike McNicholas, 
junior, steps into a puddle in the parking 
lot after school. "I wasn't really paying 
attention to where I was walking," Mike 
said. I was just trying to get to my car and 
go home. It was a rough day." 





put to the test 

While retaking a photography test 
on developing film, Katie Stout, 
sophomore, pauses to reread a 
question. "The tests were difficult if 
you didn't try," Katie said. "If you just 
put in a little bit of effort you were 
usually fine. I learned the hard way 
with that test, however. I decided in 
the future I would study harder." 

after hours 

After school in Mr. Art Haver- 
stock's room, Andy Bookwood, 
sophomore, serves a detention. "I 
hated serving detentions," Andy said. 
"It wouldn't have been so bad if I had 
other stuff to work on, but I didn't. 
That was the longest hour of my life." 



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bad day 79 




get physical 

In the hallway outside Mr. Bruce 
Curme's classroom. Matt Wester- 
lund, junior, makes up his Physics test 
during class. "I'd been sick for a few 
days and I couldn't come after school," 
Matt said. 

sight for sore eyes 

After being elbowed in a basketball 
game, Adam Grunewald, senior, 
allows classmates to get a closer look. 
"Stephenie [Brajak, senior] was con- 
cerned about my eye," he said. "I knew 
it looked worse than it felt." 


Blue-Letter Days 


Making his way to Student 
Services for the umpteenth 
time, Taylor Hopkins, senior, 4 . 

J ill It d()esn t happen often, but if you saw a 

knew exactly why he was green Toyota Four Runner speeding down 
called down: a detention, a Marigold Lane at 7:35 a.m., it was probably 

. „ i , . , T£?c , me," Phil said. "If I had to rush out of the 

eacher complaint, an ISS, house in the morning there was a 

Otherwise known as an possibility that I'd forget a book or a 

notebook, and that just set the tone for the 
rest of the day ...bad." 

Whether getting to school in the morn- 
ing was the problem, having a fever or 
cold only made things worse, according 
to Katie Stout, sophomore. 

"I had heard that walking pneumonia 
was going around school, and you were 
more prone to getting it if you were 
already sick," Katie said. "1 already had a 
cold, and wasn't feeling good as it was, 
and then I got walking pneumonia. It 
made for an eventful week when I had to 
carry around my own personal box of 
tissues, and worry about what disease I 
was going to catch next." 

Throughout the school day, students 
encountered many of life's ups and 
downs, but found that that's what made 
life a little more interesting. 

"The things that went wrong one day 
are what I talked about the next day," Katie 
said. "What would I have to gossip about 
if things always went perfectly?" 


In School Suspension. 

"I wouldn't say I was having a bad day. 
I'd call it everyday; like it became part of 
the routine," Taylor said. "If I didn't go to 
school one day. I'd still make sure I'd get 
to Mr. Gordon's government class. He told 
me that if I missed one more day he was 
going to fail me." 

Passing Taylor in the nearly deserted 
hallway, Eric McGill, sophomore, with his 
assistant to carry his books and backpack, 
left class five minutes early to be on time 
to the next one. 

"My arm was in a sling for what seemed 
like years," Eric said. "It made getting 
around school, eating lunch, doing my 
homework, pretty much everything I did 
difficult. I had to rely on other kids to carry 
my stuff, and I didn't want to be a burden 
on them." 

Bad days could sometimes begin before 
even getting to school, according to Phil 
Chan, senior. 




within 

reach 


arm s 


Despite pain, injuries, 
underclassmen help create 
swiftest team since 1987 



Though their shoes sunk into the mud, the conditions en- 
thused and encouraged the boys Oct 16. 


The Saturday downpour turned the 
New Prairie Semi-State course into a 
considerably challenging race, according 
to co-captain Murad Ornery, senior. 

"There was one portion of the course 
where you have to go into a ravine," 
Omery said. "The ravine filled with this 
mixture of sand, water and dirt. 
Whenever you went in it, it was just like 
quicksand. You just had to keep moving, 
or you were going to get stuck." 

"The muddy and wet conditions 
provided a real challenge for all the 
runners because it demonstrated who 
could adapt and conquer whatever was 
thrown at them," Omery said. 

The boys passed with a 14 th place 
finish out of 20 teams — even without 
their No. 3 runner Brendan Georgas, 
sophomore, who sprained his ankle 
while attempting to execute a flip on a 
trampoline the night before Semi-State. 

Close finishes and injuries followed 
the team the whole season. No. 1 runner 
Danny White, junior, injured his knee. A 
metal course marker at Conference fell 
and hit Omery on the head. 

But the team didn't let the pain get 


the better of them. After his head injury, 
Omery rallied from 35 th place to 9 ,h . At 
the same meet. White, despite his knee, 
went from 6 th to 2 nd place in merely 200 
meters at the finish, providing his 
proudest moment of the season. 

Performances like these had Coach 
Aaron Brown, Wilbur Wright Middle 
School Science teacher, calling the team 
one of his speediest since he began 
coaching in 1987. 

"If we added up all the lowest times 
and had they all been at the same meet, 
we would have been the fastest team in 
Munster history," Coach Brown said. 

Though they didn't reach their goal of 
going to State, the boys felt no regrets. 

"All of us ran as fast as we could," 
senior co-captain Aaron Pleitner stated. 
"We pushed through. We kept working 
hard and put our noses to the grindstone. 
We knew what we had to do." 

Coach Brown pushed his team just as 
hard as the boys pushed themselves. 

"There was no one runner I was more 
proud of than another," he said. "I was 
proud of them everyday. After the stuff I 
put them through, I can't pick one." 



Boy's Cross Country (front row) Jacob Gerber, James Burgwald, Sam Kasmark, Ed Gier (second row) 
Blake Williams, Murad Omery, Matt Jones, Austin Piech, Brendan Georgas (third row ) Coach Aaron 
Brown, Aaron Pleitner, Jeff Justus, Eliot Benman, Danny White, Blake Platt 


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don't move a muscle 
Sweat dripping down his face, co- 
captain Murad Omery, senior, focuses 
on the finish line. "The Highland 
Invite was when 1 realized the best 
part of the race is finishing," he said. 




moment 

of truth 


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come full circle 

With words of encouragement, co- 
captain Aaron Pleitner, senior, pulls 
in his teammates for a pep talk. "We 
pumped each other up," he said. "It 
got everybody mentally ready." 

a leg to stand on 
Against a fence at Highland, Danny 
White, junior, stretches his thighs. 
"Even though I was tired, I still had 
to stretch," White said. "The race 
would have gone badly if I hadn't." 



u 

Aaron Pleitner 
worked the hardest, 
always encouraging 
the freshmen to 
work. As a captain, 
he would huddle 
with us and get us 
ready to run. ^ ^ 

Blake Williams, 
freshman 

ft 

At the first meet, the 
team didn’t know 
what to expect. 
Varsity was poor as 
a team and didn’t 
perform. We got a 
wake up call that we 
had a long way to 
go. We kept moving 
up to that second 
place at 

Conference. ^ j 

James Burgwald, 
freshman 

Boys’ Cross 
Country 


Gavit Invite 6th of 7 

Kankakee Valley, 
Andrean, 

Lowell 4th of 7 

Crown Point Invite 

4th of 5 

TF South Invite 

3rd of 13 

LAC 8 at Highland 

2nd of 5 

New Prairie Invite 

19th of 33 

Highland Invite 

4th of 20 

Kankakee Valley 
Invite 1st of 9 

LAC at Lowell 

2nd of 12 


Sectionals 2nd of 10 


Regionals 4th of 10 
Semi-State 14th of 20 
Record 91-57 




no sweat 

Sprinting past his opponents, co- 
captain Aaron Pleitner, senior, forces 
himself to the finish. "You have to 
beat as many people as you can at the 
end," Pleitner said. The team finished 
fourth out of 20 teams 


two's company 

On the heels of Austin Piech, soph- 
omore, Eliot Benman, senior, forces 
himself to run faster. "If I didn't catch 
him, I was off varsity, " Benman said. 
He passed Piech in the last 100 meters 
of the race. 


Boys’ Cross Country 81 



pushed 

to thermit 


Girls pick up 
momentum to qualify 
for Semi-State 


Mud. Flood. Sand. Three components added to the Girls' 
Cross Country Semi-State at New Prairie. 


"It was raining like crazy," Tamiko 
Toyama, junior, said. "Right before 
'Agony Hill' (the sand dune in the 
course) a huge river formed in the flood- 
ed creek. It was amazing and so much 
fun running through a huge flood in such 
crazy weather conditions." 

Soaked to the bone, Toyama, along 
with the 13 other Munster runners, 
crossed the finish line at Semi-State, 
finishing 18 th of 20. 

"It was an amazing feeling to complete 
your race after running so hard," Toyama 
said. "But knowing our team's hard- 
work got us all the way to Semi-State was 
a rewarding feeling." 

The team had plenty to be proud 
about, even as they were covered in mud. 
They finished 2 nd of seven teams at 
Sectionals and 3 rd of nine at Regionals. 

"Each meet we improved times. We 
had hard workouts and it seemed to 
work," Head Coach Darlene Shike, said. 
"It's a challenge to get people to step up. 
People had to step up or sit down." 


The girls decidedly stood up. Junior 
Jenny Jamacich broke a school record 
with 15:26 at the Highland Invite. 

Seniors helped to unite the team, 
making the effort more than a time, score 
and number. 

"Running was fun because we had 
such a close-knit team," Heather Hane- 
man, senior, said. "We had fun practices 
in the summer; like when we ran on the 
beach. We would also get together 
outside of cross country, and eat breakfast 
the day of a meet, or have parties the 
night before. Our bonding time outside 
of practices made us a stronger team." 

past the limit 

Pushing themselves to the end, Alex Ruich, senior, 
followed by Alyce Carlson, junior, run 2.5 miles at 
the Highland Invite. "I was happy Alyce ran with 
me," Ruich said. "We pushed each other during 
races.'' 

quick sprint 

With a North Newton Lady Spartan not far behind 
her at the Highland Invite, Heather Haneman, 
senior, pushes herself ahead in the race. "Besides 
being physically capable of running," Haneman 
said, "you have to be mentally capable, too." 



Girls' Cross Country Team (front row) Heather Haneman, Maritza Roque, Ashley DeVries, Alexandra 
Ruich-Rodriguez (second row) Angela Osterman, Tamiko Toyama, Amanda Rogue, Christina Bieda, Allyce 
Carlson, Stephanie Gallardo, Lauren Hudak (back row) Coach Carlene Shike, Desiree Cossyleon, Sarah 
Steele, Egle Vaitiekute, Jennie Jamicich, Courtney Huckaby, Manager Christina Benavente 


82 Girls’ Cross Country 





pay dirt 

Making her way through the Semi- 
Slate course, Jenny Jamicich, junior, 
tries to keep her mind on her footing. 
"The mud was like quicksand," 
Jamicich said. "If you weren't careful, 
you could get stuck, and it would ruin 
the whole race." 

dirty work 

Nasty weather conditions aside, 
Ashley DeVries, senior, continued to 
run hard at New Prairie Semi-State. 
"If anything," DeVripssaid, "the rain 
made you want to push yourself." 



moment 

>f truth 


it 

I’ll always remember 
Conference at 
Lowell. We didn’t 
know what we would 
get overall, but 
(coach) Darlene 
gave us a really 
good speech that 
made us realize we 
had worked hard for 
this. We ran our 
hearts out. ^ ^ 

Alex Ruich, 
senior 

££ 

It’s always an 
amazing feeling to 
complete your race 
after running so 
hard. But knowing 
our team’s hard 
work got us all the 
way to Semi-State, 
was an even more 
rewarding feeling. 

Tamiko Toyama, 
junior 


Girls’ Cross Country 


Crown Point Invite 
2 nd of 4 

Gavit Invite 5 m of 9 

LAC 7 & Lowell 

2 nd of 5 

TF South Invite 
6 ,h of 13 

LAC 8 @ Highland 
2 m of 5 

Lowell Invite 2 nd of 5 

LAC 8 <9 Griffith 
2 nd of 5 

New Prairie Invite 

19 th of 34 

Highland Invite 
4 th of 15 

Kankakee Valley Invite 

2 nd of 9 

LAC @ Lowell 2 nd of 9 

Sectionals 2"" of 7 

Regionals 3' d of 9 

Semi-State 18th 

Record 78-57 


four the record 

Finished with her race, Christia Bieda, 
junior, receives her place card after 
coming through the shoot. "It's a 
relief when you get done," Bieda said. 
"But it also fills you with adrenaline 
to run more." 


Girls’ Cross Country 83 




moment 

of truth 

U 

Stricken with injury, 
Brent Banach 
played unbelievably 
tough, always 
making big hits. 

Jon Funston, 
senior 

Varsity Football 

Kankakee Valley 56-7 
Gary Wirt 35-6 

Highland 16-17 
Griffith 14-44 
Hobart 0-33 
Morton 33-21 
Lowell 7-36 
Hammond 14-0 
Andrean 17-34 

Sectionals 

Hobart 10-27 

Record 4-6 


JV Football 

Kankakee Valley 26-0 
Highland 33-29 
Griffith 14-52 
Hobart 0-16 
Morton 26-12 
Lowell 26-14 
Hammond 34-0 
Andrean 0-42 

Record 5-3 


Freshman Football 

Kankakee Valley 0-8 
Lowell 0-20 
Highland 6-14 
Griffith 14-44 
Hobart 14-25 
Morton 26-0 
Lowell 
Hammond 
Andrean 22-34 

Record 1-8 


learning fast 

Securing the ball, Richard Meyers 
(12), sophomore, tries to evade being 
tackled just short of the end zone. 
Meyers coped with the pressure of 
playing varsity by listening and 
learning quickly. "1 listened to the 
coaches as much as I could," Meyers 
said. "1 also tried to learn quickly 
from the other varsity players." 





thirst quencher 

Taking a break, Shawn Spicer, junior, 
gulps down Gatorade from trainer 
Patrick Los, senior. Spicer stayed 
focused while waiting for his op- 
portunity to make a play. "I just kept 
trying my hardest," Spicer said. "1 
was always looking for things I could 
do to get us back into the game." 


there for support 
With his crutches as support. Prince 
Kwatang, senior, cheers on his team- 
mates against Highland. Kwatang in- 
jured his leg after the second game. 
"After I went down I just thought to 
myself, 'What's going to happen to 
the team?"' Kwatang said. 



84 Football 




sidelined with 


miunes 

Loosing key seniors forces 
team to shuffle lineup 


Waiting on the sidelines. Prince Kwatang, senior, leaned 
on his crutches as he watched his teammates and the 
Highland Trojans line up for the field goal. With only 3 
seconds left and his team up by 2, Kwatang closed his eyes. 


As the clock hit :00, the kick flew 
through the goal post as Highland won 
1 6-1 7. The team's hearts sunk as they lost 
to Highland for the first time in five years. 

"I blame our season's weaknesses on 
the amount of injury," Kwatang said. "I 
realize we needed to further develop our 
line, but we were plagued with so many 
injuries that we had to play the under- 
classmen who weren't used to playing 
varsity level." 

Being out for eight of the 10-game 
season, Kwatang could only sit on the 
sidelines and hope that the team and his 
replacement, Brent Banach, senior, could 
help pull off a victory. 

"It was a real shock when Prince got 
hurt," Banach said. "We just had to come 
together as a team, and not blame the 
injuries for all our losses." 

down and out 

Down on the sideline, Brent Banach, senior, watches 
his teammates play. The team was disappointed by 
their loss to the Griffith Panthers. "1 just sat on the 
sideline thinking," Banach said. "It was just so hard 
to sit there and watch the game fall apart." 


With only two games under his belt, 
Banach found himself suddenly cheering 
with the rest of the injured members of 
the varsity team. Another fallen member 
added to the four already injured, which 
put more underclassmen on the line. 

"I didn't think I was going to get to 
play this season," Richie Meyers, soph- 
omore, said. "When 1 watched Brent go 
down, I was sad, but also my head was 
thinking 'this is my chance.'" 

In the middle of a losing season, team 
unity and intense practices kept the boys 
looking for possible hope in the first 
game of Sectionals against long time 
rival, Hobart. But that hope proved short 
lived when they lost to Hobart 10-27. 

"With such a diverse team it was hard 
for everyone to get along at first," Jake 
Ernd, junior, said. "After the first few 

getting it going 

With his teammates huddled closely around, Brent 
Banach(9), senior, would lead the team in their pre- 
game chant. "We had a chant that we said before 
every game," he said. "The chant got us fired up 
and ready to play hard and win." 




kicks away 

Dropping the ball, Jon Funston, 
senior, punts on fourth down. Fun- 
ston accomplished one of his goals 
with his record breaking 49-yard field 
goal in the Sectional game against 


Hobart. "I didn't accomplish some of 
my personal goals," Funston said. "I 
set goals for myself at the beginning 
of the season and used those to stay 
focused throughout the season." 


Football 85 








Varsity Football (front now) Brent Banach. Brandon Platt, Jon Fisher, Chris Selent, Prince Kwatang, 
Zak Boswell, Kyle Becich, Nick Murphy, Ryan Dillner ( second row) David Porter, Joe Dwars. Mark 
Balicki, Tom Grantner, Thomas Simmons, Brian Rubesha, Trevor Clippert. Kevin Strbjak (third row) 
David Snuckel, Ken Florek, Taylor Del Rio, Nick Volkman. Jose Gutierrez. Jake Emd, Tim Lukoshus, 
Billy Stuart, Erich Maul (fourth row) Max Topete, Nick Burchfield, Zack Glasen, Nick Benedek, Alex 
Peck, Brian Meyers, Ricky Paulson. Tony Jurkash, Pat Higgins, Alex Lebo, (fifth row) John Strong, 
Rich Meyers, David Fandl, Greg Blair, Joe Wingis, Tom Ramus, Joe Bridgeman, Shawn Spicer, Lance 
Surma, Adam Bissonette, Ryan Bums (sixth row) Jake Groszek. Jon Velcheck, Tom Mambourg, Alex 
Bilse, James Han, James Hesterman, Zac Curtis. Cam Selent, John Bugajski, Mike Schramm, Kevin 
Donahue (seventh row) Mike Fisher. Kyle Harker, Kevin Thorp, James McKeon, Jereme Magsaysay, 
Zack Oswald, Cory Dillner. Pete Jurich, Andy Jonelis, Andy Paliga, Phil Chiang ( back row) Patrick 
Doherty, John Doherty, Coach Ryan Ridgley, Coach Rob McCall, Head Coach Leroy Marsh, Coach 
Bob Shinkan, Coach Brian Clark, Coach Keith Maddrom. Brian Harrigan. Pat Los 


Boys' Freshman Football (front row) Steve Soeka, Eric Soeka, Alex Rosales, Joey Debold, Nick 
Yi, Mitch Malone ( second row) Nolan Slifko, John Jurkash, Jeremy Aponte, Kevin Watson, Alex 
Brajak, Trevor Bozich, Jeff Florek (third row) Keaton Aktay, Joe O'Brien, Ken Hamilton, Marc 
Campos, Joe Abu-Aita, David Ramirez (fourth row) Brett Bertagnolli, Josh Cooper, Gilroy 
Velasquez, Alen Bradaric, Pat Howard, Steve Beatty, Nick Gillund (fifth row) Mitch LaRock, 
Walter McDonald, Ted Hanak, lan Pavnick, Anthony Aguilera, Darrell Dortch, Tim Qualls, 
Marco Sretenovic (sixth row) Dan Creagh, Jacob Biscan, Jeff Bragiel, Charlie Bragg, Matt 
Thompson, Evan Maul, Brett Keeler (seventh row) David Nootens, Mike Hluska, Gabe 
Harangody, Max Tratar, Brandon Miller (back row) Mike Mikolajczyk, Matt Backs, Brian Vance 


words of wisdom 
Concerned Coach Leroy Marsh, 
health teacher, explains the upcoming 
play. Coach Marsh had to play under- 
classmen due to the injuries. "The 
younger boys didn't have the experi- 
ence I'm used to," Marsh said. "But 1 
was impressed by their spirit." 


6 Football 


buddy system 

Congratulating senior Jon Funston on 
his last kick. Prince Kwatang, senior, 
lends his support. "It was really 
heartbreaking," Kwatang said. "It was 
so hard for me to just sit on the 
sidelines while my team struggled 
through the season." 


Cv 


: 













sidelined with 


continued from pg 85 


games though, everyone accepted others 
no matter what grade they were." 

With the key senior players out for the 
season, Coach Leroy Marsh looked to a 
new strategy of using underclassmen 
with less experience. 

"When you lose quality players you 
have to reconfigure your offense and 
defense," Coach Marsh said. "We had to 
start passing more on the offense and 
blitzing more on the defense." 

Gaining experience as a sophomore, 
Joe Wingis trained himself with his senior 
teammates. But with all the younger boys 
playing ahead of the seniors, bitterness 
between team members began to rise. 

"We had some issues," Wingis said. 
"At first no one wanted all the soph- 
omores to play, but once we lost our key 
players, we had no other choice and I 
think they just decided to accept that." 
looking for a break 

Running against his Griffith defender, Chris Selent 
(35), senior, tries to get open for the pass. The team 
lost to the Panthers Sept.10, 14-44. "It was really 
dis-appointing," Selent said. "After that loss it was 
hard to pick ourselves back up and play again " 


Even with a 4-6 record, the team 
pulled off wins in the two biggest games 
of a senior's career, according to Brandon 
Platt, senior. They managed to crush 
Gary Wirt 35-6 to win their Senior Night 
game and they defeated Hammond High 
in a Homecoming celebration, 14-0. 

"Senior night was really amazing," 
Platt said. "You wait and play four years 
of football for it all to come down to this 
one night and then to win it just made it 
that much better." 

With a disappointing season behind 
them. Coach Marsh reflected on the 
positive side of the season. 

"The season was definitely a dis- 
appointment," Coach Marsh said. "But I 
couldn't have been happier with the 
effort, enthusiasm and attitude that the 
players had until the end of the season." 
narrow escape 

Running from defenders, Ken Florek, junior, gains 
crucial yards during the Homecoming game. 
Following a senior's injury, Florek filled a starting 
position. "Getting the chance to start as a junior 
was exciting," Florek said. "It helped me become 
a better player and it will help tor next year." 


Stepping it up 

Catching a pass between two defend- 
ers, Chris Selent (28), senior, steps into 
the end zone. Selent knew he had to 
play harder to compensate for injuried 
players. "I saw a big void left when 
players like Banch and Kwateng went 
down," Selent said. "I figured that I 
just needed to step up my game that 
much more without them." 


Football 87 






hitting his mark 
Searching for a receiver, Jake 
Ernd, junior, scans the field. 
Emd relied on seniors' encour- 
agement to play during tough 
times. "1 prepared a lot over the 


summer and with the coaches 
before every game," Emd said. 
"The seniors always encour- 
aged me and told me not to get 
frustrated." 




lay it 
on the 

Girls earn reward feast 
for surpassing school record 



As junior Jennifer McCreight walked onto the 17 th hole at 
Regionals, she had high hopes to leave the Beach Wood 
course qualifying for Semi-state. Teeing off, her ball 
unexpectedly bounced to the right — directly behind a tree. 


Trudging into the woods, she hit her 
ball out, only to find herself behind 
another tree. From there, she hit into 
another hole — literally. McCreight 
walked off the 17th at four over par. 

“Mr. Davidson [Industrial Tech 
teacher] told me if I could make my putt, 
I could make it to Semi-State," McCreight 
said. "Later I found out I would have still 
missed it by a stroke. And that was it." 

McCreight shot an 88, with 86 qualify- 
ing. This end to their season wasn't par 
for course. While McCreight was the 
fourth girl in Coach Jim Davidson's 
tenure to advance to Regionals, the entire 
team came 11 strokes close to qualifying. 

"It's frustrating to know we missed 
our chance," Coach Jim Davidson said of 
their 5 th place out of 11 teams. 

While McCreight achieved her Re- 
gional goal, the team traveled to Sandy 
Pines Sept. 10 to compete in Conference 
for the second consecutive year. 

The girls' 362 set a school record for 
the fourth lowest score, with all four girls 
hitting under 100. 


"I've never had it happen in all my 
seven years of coaching," Coach David- 
son said of the girls' performance. Mc- 
Creight shot an 84; sophomore Hallie 
Gibbs 87; sophomore Mara Maddocks 92; 
and senior captain Kelly Yurasovich 99. 
He rewarded them with a visit to House 
of Kobe — but they earned more praise 
than just a Japanese dish. 

Maddocks won the Most Improved 
award, dropping eight strokes this year. 

"My number one goal was to break 
100," Maddocks said. "And I did it." 

Yurasovich, captain and the only 
senior, earned First Team Academic All- 
State, only one of 15 girls chosen. 

"It was good to have my hard work in 
academics pay off," Yurasovich said. 

Walking off the course at Regionals, 
McCreight knew her hopes for State 
would have to wait another year. That 
didn't mean that her game was over for 
the year. Two weeks later, McCreight 
found herself as part of the Post-Tribune's 
All Area Conference team — placing her 
in the Top 10 girl golfers of the area. 



Girls' Golf Sarah Johnson, Coach Jim Davidson, Emily Beezhold, Laura Hennig, Natalie Manchak, Jen- 
nifer McCreight, Dara Oni, Mara Maddocks, Sarah Grabarczyk, Lauren Menghetti, Kelly Yurasovich, 
Hallie Gibbs 

short and sweet 
Wedge in hand, Mara Maddocks, 
sophomore, plays her short chipping 
game . "Too many people didn't think 
they needed to work on their short 
games, so I decided to perfect 
something everyone else over- 
looked," she said. 


88 Girls’ Golf 



seeing green 

With Coach Jim Davidson advising, 
sophomore Lauren Menagetti 
crouches on the green to see her 
available shots. "I just started playing 
golf this summer," she said. "Coach 
Davidson gave me pointers on how 
to become a better golfer, like how to 
tee off and how to putt." 

standing her ground 
Preparing to hit the ball, Hallie Gibbs, 
sophomore, concentrates on her game 
at Wicker Park. "Practicing every day 
helped a lot," she said. "We were 
usually there every day except 
Sunday, playing for 45 minutes to an 
hour. Before a game, we would play 
9 or 18 holes, and that took a couple 
of hours, but it helped." 



moment 

of truth 

tt 

I’ll remember LAC 
when we all shot 
under 100. 

Everyone tried really 
hard during the 
game and we were 
expected to win. It 
was exciting that 
everyone shot such 
low scores. 

JJ 

Hallie Gibbs, 
sophomore 

Girls' Golf 

Andrean, 

Calumet 1st 
Wheeler 1st 
Portage, 

Michigan City, 
Marquette 2nd 
Lowell, Hobart 1st 
Kankakee Valley, 
Bishop Noll 1st 
Crown Point 1st 
Hanover Central 1st 
Lake Central 2nd 
Chesterton, 

Portage 3rd 
Lowell 1st 
LAC Tournament 1st 
Merrillville, 

Calumet 1st 
Valparaiso, 

Andrean 2nd 

Lake Central invite 
4th Of 10 
Kankakee Valley 
Invite 6th of 19 
Rensselaer Invite 

7th of 17 

New Prairie Invite 

5th of 9 


fair play 

Watching her ball go down the 
fairway, captain Kelly Yurasovich, 
senior, hits at Wicker Park. Being the 
only senior on the team, Yurasovich 
bonded with her younger teammates. 
"McCreight and 1 practiced together 
a lot," she said. "At the end of the 
season, she made me a card saying 
how much she was going to miss me." 

having a ball 

Pointing the golf ball logo toward the 
hole, Jennifer McCreight, junior, lines 
up her putt on the first hole at Briar 
Ridge. "It's easier to aim the putt be- 
cause your eyesight doesn't distort it 
when looking from above," she said. 
"This way, 1 knew it's aimed cor- 
rectly." McCreight took lessons to im 
prove her putting. "I was good from 
four feet or from 30 feet," she said. 
"But from around 15 feet, I never had 
any luck and I had to work on that." 


LAC Champs: 362 

Sectionals 6th of 12 
Record 12-6 


All Conference 
Medalist: 

Jennifer McCreight 
All Conference 
1st Team: 

Jennifer McCreight, 
Hallie Gibbs, Mara 
Maddocks, Kelly 
Yurasovich 
Regional Qualifier: 
Jennifer McCreight 


Girls’ Golf 89 


moment 

of truth 


tt 

No matter how the 
day at school went, 

I would actually look 
forward to going to 
practice and hang 
out with these guys. 

55 

Bojan Rajkovic, 
senior 

Varsity Soccer 

Clark 6-2 
Highland 4-2 
Portage 4-2 
Morton 5-2 
Chesterton 3-2 
Andrean 4-0 
Crown Point 4-3 
Bishop Noll 7-1 
Valparaiso 1-3 
East Chicago 0-0 
Lake Central 2-0 
Griffith 5-0 
Gavit 4-0 
Wheeler 7-1 
Hobart 1-0 
Merrillville 3-2 


Sectionals 
Hammond 4-0 
East Chicago 2-1 

Regionals 

Lake Central 1-2 


Record 16-2-1 


JV Soccer 

Highland 1-0 
Gavit 8-0 
Portage 4-1 
Hanover Central 3-0 
Chesterton 1-2 
Andrean 1-0 
Crown Point 0-0 
Bishop Noli 6-1 
Valparaiso 1-4 
East Chicago 1-0 
Lake Central 2-1 
Griffith 8-0 
Wheeler 0-0 
Hobart 3-0 
Merrillville 10-0 

Record 12-3 


shock and awe 

Standing on the sidelines at the 
Valparaiso game, Jared Flahaven (3), 
senior, and Pete Brousalis (14), sopho- 
more, watch time run out. "Valpo was 
in the lead/' Flahaven said. "Pete and 
I just couldn't believe it." 

tired but true 

In the heat of the moment, co-captain 
Jon Funston, senior, prepares for a 
throw in. "In crucial moments I felt 
that I could make a better decision on 
where to put the ball," Funston said. 





Boys' Varsity Soccer (front row) Pete Brousalis, Jay Lucas, Jon Funston, Mike Hawryszkow, Chip 
Andrews, Niko Culic, Tom Sapyta (second row) Danny Petrovic, James Mehok, Bill Marinakos, 
Paul Leitelt, Joey Domenico, Leo Giannakis, Alex Stariha, Dan Grunewald (back row) Coach Ron 
Moore, Kevin Hoffman, Adam Grunewald, Bojon Rajkovic, Jared Flahaven, Nick Shelton, Coach 
Jim Prasopoulos 


Boys' JV Soccer (front row ) James 
Mehok, Sonny Marcetic, Stephan Coric, 
Alex Sakelaris, Jeff Reuter, Kyle Stuart, 
Billy Hasse (second row) Coach Ron 
Moore, Eric Nelson, Timothy Lee, Grant 
Felgenhauer, Adam Cooper, Brian 
Schmidt, Juan Carlos Ceja, George 
Vezmar (back row) Brandon Ruiz, Nick 
Stoffregen, Chris Witter, Josh Vega, 
Bennet Cervan, Joe Sholtz, Michael VVey 


wishful thinking 
Concentrating on the game at hand. 
Chip Andrews, junior, considers his 
next move. "The ball was down at the 
other end of the field," Andrews said. 
"The score was tied up, and I had to 
keep my mind in the game." 


90 Boys’ Soccer 




sight 

sore 


for 

eves 

Strong season 
ends unexpectedly 
at Regional upset 


Sweat dripped from senior Dan Grunewald's face as he 
knelt on the field. The score board's numbers had changed 
from a tied 2-2 game against Chesterton to 3-2. 


With 22.6 seconds left, Grunewald 
beat the clock to score the game-winning 
goal off a volley. 

“After I scored," Grunewald said. "I 
felt a burst of energy in my body, so I ran 
3/4 of the field and then kneeled down. 
I couldn't believe the adrenaline rush." 

The fifth consecutive win in early 
September set the mood for the rest of 
the season, according to co-captain Paul 
Leitelt, senior. 

"You never know what's going to 
happen at the beginning of the season," 
Leitelt said. "This game set the tone for 
the rest of the year." 

Nine games later, the boys' record 
stood at 14-1 . According to co-captain Jon 
Funston, senior, the upcoming Sectional 
and Regional games looked promising. 

"We were picked to win in Regionals," 
Funston said. "And knowing we beat 
(Hammond and East Chicago) in the 
Sectional games made us feel anything 
was possible." 

Four minutes into the second half of 
the Regional game against Lake Central, 
Grunewald broke the 0-0 tie with a 
header into the goal. 


"When Grunewald scored off the 
header," Funston said, "I can honestly 
say every senior had tears in their eyes 
because we thought we had it." 

The unpredictability of a shoot-out at 
Regionals turned in Lake Central's favor 
when the boys missed the first, second 
and fifth penalty kicks. 

"We had the lead," Jay Lucas, senior, 
said, "but we didn't preserve it. It only 
takes one goal to win a game." 

Though the boys won tour of the last 
five Sectional titles, they were unable to 
progress further than Regionals. 

According to Coach Jim Prasopoulos, 
West Lake Special Education teacher, 
success should be measured by how 
consistent a player is from game to game. 

"It's up to the individual what a 
successful season is," Coach Praso- 
poulos said. "The season is more about 
the relationships between teammates, 
and between players and coaches. To me, 
that's what success is about." 
steal the show 

On the offensive, Dan Grunewald (22), senior, fights 
for ball control. "Eye and foot coordination was im- 
portant," Grunewald said. "We perfected it at 
practice, and it helped our footing during games." 




hand over fist 

Performing their pregame ritual, seniors 
Adam Grunewald (5) and Jay Lucas greet 
each other before the Valparaiso game. 
"Fist-pounding was like our last-minute 
'psych-up,"' Lucas said. 


Boys’ Soccer 91 




moment 

of truth 

tt 

When we won 
Sectionals and 
defeated Crown 
Point in the nerve- 
racking ‘sudden- 
death’ shoot-out, all 
of the fans came 
onto the field. It was 
the most amazing 
feeling for our team. 

Sara Schulte, 
senior 

Varsity Soccer 

Lake Central 2-1 

Evansville Tourney 

Castle 0-2 
North 1-3 
Evansville Harrison 
0-2 

Portage 2-0 
Hobart 0-2 
Harrison 3-0 
Highland 2-0 
Valparaiso 1-2 
Kankakee Valley 4-0 
Michigan City 4-0 
Griffith 2-3 
Merrillville 6-0 
Lafayette Jeff 1-1 
Andrean 1-3 
Crown Point 0-0 
Morton 9-1 

Sectionals 
Lake Central 2-0 
Highland 4-2 
Crown Point 1-0 

Regionals 
Morton 2-0 

Semi-State 
Andrean 1-0 
Concord 0-1 

Record 16-7 

JV Soccer 

Lake Central 1-2 
East Chicago 3-1 
Portage 2-1 
Hanover Central 7-0 
Hobart 7-1 
Harrison 1-1 
Highland 0-0 
Vaparaiso 0-1 
Kankakee Valley 4-0 
Michigan City 9-0 
Griffith 3-0 
Merrillville 6-0 
Lafayette Jeff 0-1 
Andrean 2-3 
Crown Point 0-2 
Morton 14-0 

Record 12-4 



Girls' Varsity Soccer (front row) Angela Banas, Danielle Flores, Chrissy 
Domenico, Kim Price, Anne McShane, Emily Yaeger (middle row) Sara Schulte, 
Taryn Lotak, Lauren Lipton, Elena Falloon, Ali Nykiel, Erin Goodman, Jen 
Conley (back row) Coach Valerie Pflum, Stefanie Dohman, Melissa Jurich, Julie 
Bembenista, Stephanie Hoffman, Kate Varnum, Hana Keil, Coach Tim Sopko 



Girls' JV Soccer (front row) Mallory McShane, Kristina Carlson, Amanda Scott, 
Kim Price, Kristine Kovach, Lauren Blazevich, Tieg Alexander (second row) 
Karen Gouwens, Bailey Remec, Tatiana Bozovic, Sophie Griggs, Leah 
Kozlowski, Allison Medina, Amy Fuhs, Meghan Guthrie (back row) Coach 
Valerie Pflum, Kristen Pagane, Amanda Schulte, Alana Phelan, Erin McIntyre, 
Katie Waterson, Coach Tim Sopko 




in the line of duty 
Pumping each other up before a home 
game, Hana Keil, senior, fist pounds 
her teammates when her name is 
called over the loud speaker. "It's 
something we did to get each other 
ready," Keil said. "We'd scream 'Oh, 
Munster! Show 'em that we're 
ready!"' 

jumping at the chance 
Perfecting her technique on catching, 
co-captain Julie Bembenista, junior, 
warms up before a home game. 
"Having a strong warm-up was very 
important to me," Bembenista said. "I 
think that if you don't perform at your 
best during practice, you won't 
perform your best during a game." 



92 Girls’ Soccer 



thrown 

foraloop 

Unexpected 

post season play 

ends at Valpo Semi-State 


Stepping up to kick the ball in a sudden death, Stephanie 
Hoffman, junior, knew her kick needed to break the 0-0 tie. 


She kicked high and wide, "just what 
you don't want to do," Hoffman said. She 
expected a miss. 

Hitting the goal post and ricocheting 
off the goalie's back, the ball bounced 
directly into the goal. 

"I'll remember Hoffman's penalty kick 
vs. Andrean," Chrissy Domenico, senior, 
recalled. "1 thought she had missed it, but 
thankfully, it went in." 

Reliving the events of the first Semi- 
State game in Valparaiso brought a smile 
to Domenico's face. But that was not the 
only happy memory. 

"I brag that we were the underdogs 
who defeated the two best teams in the 
area: Crown Point and Andrean," 
in good hands 

Looking for an open teammate to throw to, Erin 
Goodman (13), sophomore, launches the ball onto 
the field. "We would practice overhand throw-ins 
to improve our aim," Goodman said. "When it 
came time to do them at a game, it really helped." 


Domenico said. "We worked together 
and didn't rely on one single person." 

A first glimpse of a near perfect season 
showed against Lake Central. With a 2-1 
score, the Red Dawgs beat Lake Central 
for the first time in five years. 

By the end of regular season, the girls 
had an 8-6 record. 

After defeating Crown Point 1-0 at 
Sectionals, the team triumphed over 
Morton 2-0 at Regionals. The first 
Regional Championship in the school's 
history qualified them to play Andrean 
at Valparaiso Semi-State. Prevailing again 
with 1-0, they played Concord next. 

"We lost to Concord by one goal in the 
last 10 minutes of the Semi-State final 
game," Sara Schulte, senior, said. "We 
accomplished so much this year, but to 
come so far and miss State by so little was 
very sad. None of us were ready for our 
season to end." 



lean on me 

After spraining her ankle at the 
Highland game, Melissa Jurich (7), 
senior, is helped off the field by Coach 
Tim Sopko. "I went to do a foot tackle, 
while the rest of me went forward," 
Jurich said. "It was frustrating 
because 1 had to sit out for a couple 
of weeks. I wanted to get up and play, 
but I couldn't." 


talk in circles 

Rounded up before a game, the girls 
cheer to pysch themselves up. "It was 
our ritual," co-captain Ali Nykiel, 
senior, said. "Julie would get into it 
hard-core. I really enjoyed her 
enthusiasm. It was good times." 


Girls’ Soccer 93 



moment 

of truth 

It’s not one player, 
it's the whole team. 
When you play with 
a team where 
everyone is that 
good, everyone has 
equal value. 

55 

Eric Appelsies, 
senior 

Varsity Tennis 

Hobart 5-0 
Lake Central 4-1 
Andrean 4-1 
Carmel 0-5 
Zionsville 3-2 
West Lafayette 1 -4 
Kankakee Valley 5-0 
Highland 3-2 
Griffith 5-0 
Lowell 4-1 
Crown Point 4-1 
Merrillville 4-1 

LaPorte Invite 
LaPorte 4-1 

Penn 0-5 
Valparaiso 2-3 

Sectionals 
Morton 5-0 
Lake Central 4-1 

Regionals 

Highland 2-3 

Record 13-5 
Conference Champ 
Sectional Champ 


JV Tennis 

Hobart 2-0 
Lake Central 7-7 
Andrean 5-0 
Highland 5-7 
Griffith 5-0 
Lowell 7-2 
Valparaiso 5-5 
Crown Point 9-3 
Merrillville 7-3 

Record 6-3 


labor of love 

Sectionals trophy in hand, No. Two 
player Naveen Chaubel, sophomore, 
reflects on the team's victory. "It was 
a good win," he said. Losing last 
year's seniors hurt the team, but the 
sophomores "picked up the slack," 
according to Chaubel. 

in the swing of things 
Getting ready for another practice 
No. One player Tom Cafmeyer, 
sophomore, warms up by fore- 
handing the ball. "Practice was 
always three hours a day, Monday 
through Friday," he said. "For three 
months, I lived tennis." 










gimme five 

Before a match, captain Jason Gott, 
senior, high fives his teammates while 
running up and down the lines. "At 
the end of the lines, we would give 
each other chest pumps," he said. 
"After we were done, the coach 
would give us a pep talk and we 
would be ready for the game." 

back it up 

Mouth open wide in concentration. 
No. three player Eric Appelsies, 
senior, backhands the ball across 
court "We warmed up so we could 
get our strokes down," Appelsies 
said. "When that shot came up in a 
game, we had practiced enough to 
know how to hit it." 



94 Boys’ Tennis 


close 

at hand 

Conference Champs 
come up short at Regionals 


As the crowd gathered around sophomore Tom Caf- 
meyer's third set, the Boys' Tennis Team knew his points 
would determine their Regional title. 


In his first set, Cafmeyer, the number 
one singles player, suffered a 3-6 loss to 
Highland's No. One Danny Tzanetakos. 
In the second, he "stepped up," 
according to Coach Steve Lopez, history 
teacher, to win 6-4. 

By this point, the boys had won two 
and lost two of their five games. 
Cafmeyer 's was the final match — and 
his match split down the middle. 

So the crowd watched, waiting to see 
which No. One player would break the 
tie. Highland prevailed — 6-4. 

"It was probably the lowest point of 
Munster tennis in 13 years," captain 
Jason Gott, senior, said. The team reigned 
as Regional Champs for 13 consecutive 
years before the Oct. 5 upset. 

"Not only did we lose it, we lost it to 
Highland. We'd beaten them earlier in 
the year and it was to Highland, the arch- 
nemesis," Gott said. 

"The season ended on a sour note," 
Coach Lopez agreed. "No loss to 
Highland ever sits well. But they have to 
live with that loss for a full year, and they 
have to want to avenge it." 

While the frustration burned, that 


didn't change Cafmeyer 's effort. 

"He played like a regular No. One 
player and took his challenger to three 
sets," Coach Lopez said. "There were 
some questionable calls on Highland's 
part. I believe he won." 

Cafmeyer didn't know the exact 
moment that he lost his game, but he said 
that he didn't play as solid as he had at 
previous matches. 

"I was pretty confident the day before. 
We were the favorites," Cafmeyer said. 
"Everyone was really mad not to be in 
the Semi-state Tournament." 

Not all the season matches disappoint- 
ed like Highland. Cafmeyer and the No. 
One doubles team of senior Mack 
Rawden and sophomore Tony Kanavos 
earned the honor of All-District learn 
Honors. The doubles team lost only one 
match in the Region to Merrillville. 

Though the 13-5 record still brought 
smiles to the boys' faces, the loss to 
Highland still hung heavy. 

"The Highland match was the 
pinnacle. It defined the season," Caf- 
meyer said. "That's how it's going to be 
looked back on." 



double trouble 

Intently focused on his game. No. one 
Doubles player Mack Rawden, senior, 
volleys back the ball. "I really had to 
keep my concentration in the games," 
he said. "Sometimes I didn't notice 
what I was doing, like having my 
mouth wide open." 


Boys’ Tennis (front row) Jason Gott, Ravi Shah, Naveen Chaubel, 
Eric Appelsies, Tony Kanavos, Tom Cafmeyer, Andrew Kitchell, 
McKenzie Rawden, Chris Bakker, Phil Chan (middle row) Mike 
Curran, Jon Richardson, Akash Rusia, Denny Lee, David Chen, 
Jeff Chou, Alex Galante, C.J. Gonzales (back row) Coach Steve 
Lopez, Pat Behrens, Jordan Zawrony, Casey Jedrzejczak, Danny 
Alexander, Frank Paulson, Rohan Bhagwat, Mike Hlebasko, 
Grant Huebner, Assistant Coach Steve Moell 


Boys’ Tennis 95 


ground 


.11 IU 

work 


Adjusting to new coach, 
girls suffer growing pains 


Watching her team set up once again on the volleyball 
court, Monica Monoski, junior, sat with anticipation as yet 
another time-out against Morton went to waste. With balls 
continually falling to the floor, Monoski tried to get the team 
up from their chairs to cheer the girls on. 


"Senior Night against Morton was 
very emotional for us," Monoski said. 
"We were all so close. We made sure to 
play hard and put in an extra effort in 
which everyone came together to win." 

With a 3-2 win over Morton and a 12- 
15 season record, it took more than just 
emotions for the girls to make it. 

"I didn't expect anything but hard 
work," Coach Bill Gray said. "It takes 
positive attitude and will to be where you 
want to be. It is all about 'passion.' 
Without passion, the team is nothing." 

Hard times and disappointment fell as 
the season neared its end. The coach sat 
the team down to have a talk. 

"One moment I will never forget was 
the day our coach sat us down and told 
us he lost his faith," Chelsy Kimes, 
sophomore, said. "That moment made us 


all realize that we needed to come 
together as a team." 

That realization did not hit home until 
the Calumet game. 

"We completely blew off the game 
against Calumet and didn't try. Losing 
to a team we didn't expect to lose to really 
woke us up," Kimes said. "It made us 
step it up the rest of the season." 

As Monoski watched ball after ball fall 
to the ground, the reality of another 
possible loss set in. Yelling for her 
teammates to work together, all she could 
hear in her head were Coach Gray's guid- 
ing words: "Practice doesn't make 
perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect." 
pump it up 

Cheering before the game, Stephenie Brajak, senior, 
laughs as she falls into pregame circle. "Our season 
wasn't a great one," Brajak said, "but the friendship 
that was gained will never be forgotten." 



Girls' Varsity Volleyball (front row) Monica Manoski, Katie Hamilton, Lauren Gaskey, Stephanie Andrade, Natalie 
Samano, Chelsy Kimes (second row) Allison Chelgren, Jessica Korda, Stephenie Brajak, Natalie Emro, Gina Rebesco, 
Ashley Boyan, Katie Lissy (back row) Coach Janet Wories, Coach Don Fortner, Coach Bill Gray, Coach Jenny Sliwa 



Girls' Freshman Volleyball (front row) Alex Frakes, 
Kathryn Helfen, Carolyn Andrews, Shannon 
McCarthy, Kelly Mashura, Jenna Brakulis (back row) 
Coach Jenny Sliwa, Kim Long, Coach Janet Wories, 
Gina Novakovich, Coach Don Fortner, Colleen Shaw, 
Coach Bill Gray 



Girls' JV Volleyball (front row) Justine Van Dyke, Abby 
Purcell, Nikki Malo, Megan Paradzinski, Lindsey 
Ziemba, Aubry Gilbert (back row) Coach Wories, Lizzy 
Monell, Coach Don Fortner, Jennifer DiCostanzo, Kelly 
Wade, Natalie Emro, Jessica Korda, Coach Jenny Sliwa, 
Angie Toth, Coach Bill Gray 




up in arms 

With a push of her hands, 
captain Allison Chelgren, 
senior, sets the ball across the 
court to her outside hitter. "The 
setter is the one who runs the 


game," Chelgren said. "She 
calls all the shots, except for 
when the coach tells her what 
to do." 


6 Volleyball 








senior moment 

A hug from an underclassman brings 
a smile to senior Natalie Samano's 
face. The underclassmen each took a 
senior to buy a gift for during the 
volleyball Senior Night. "1 waited 
four years to be a senior player," 
Samano said. "It was such a thrill to 
finally be there." 


on the block 

Blocking with Chelsy Rimes, Ashley 
Boyan, junior, prevents an attack from 
an opponent. "We stopped the ball 
and volleyed it back," Boyan said. 
"She only tipped the ball. It was easy 
to return." 


moment 

of truth 

Varsity 

Valparaiso 0-3 
Lake Central 0-3 
Chesterton 3-1 
Hobart 3-0 
Andrean 1-3 
Griffith 3-0 
Highland 1-3 
Gavit 3-0 
Lowell 2-3 
Crown Point 3-1 
Morton 3-2 
Whiting 3-1 
Wheeler 0-3 
Bishop Noll 2-0 
Calumet 1-3 
Kankakee Valley 0-3 
Munster invite 
Portage 3-2 
Plymouth 2-0 
South Bend St Joe 0-2 
TF South 1 -2 

Lalayette Jett Tournament 

Alexandria lost 
Elkhart Memorial lost 

Homestead won 
Merrillville Invite 
Chesterton 2-0 

Mishawaka 0-2 
Fort Wayne Northrop 0-2 
Sectional 
Highland 1-3 

Record 12-15 

Junior Varsity 
Valparaiso 2-1 
Lake Central 2-1 
Chesterton 2-0 
Hobart 2-0 
Andrean 2-1 
Griffith 2-0 
Highland 1-2 
Whiting 2-0 
Whoeler 0-2 
Bishop Noll 2-0 
Calumet 2-0 
Kankakee Valley 2-0 
Gavit 2-0 
Lowell 1-2 
Crown Point 2-1 
Morton 2-0 
Michigan City Invite 
Penn 0-2 
Michigan City 2-0 
Michigan City Marquette 
0-2 

Lake Central 2-1 
LAC JV Tournament 
Kankakee Valley 2-0 
Lowell 2-0 
Andrean 2-1 
Highland 0-2 

Record 19-6 


Freshmen 

Lake Central 1 -2 

Chesterton 2-1 
Hobart 2-0 
Andrean 2-1 
Griffith 2-0 
Calumet 2-0 
Hammond 2-0 
Wheeler 2-0 
Clark 2-0 
Bishop Noll 2-1 
Highland 2-1 
Portage 2-1 
Crown Point 2-0 
Gavit 2-0 
Lowell 2-0 
Chesterton 0-2 
Crown Point 2-0 
LaPorte 2-0 
Morton 2-0 
Valparaiso Invite 
Boone Grove 2-0 
Lowell 2-0 
Valparaiso 2-0 
Highland 2-0 
Lake Central Tournament 
LaPorte 2-0 
Hobart 2-0 
Andrean 2-0 
Lake Central 0-2 
Marian Catholic Invite 
Marian Catholic 1 -2 
Uliana 2-0 
Andrews 0-2 
Oaklawn 1-2 

Record 26-5 


Volleyball 97 




I 


moment 

of truth 


& 



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I’ll remember when 
Steve Luptak hit the 
game winning shot 
at the Highland 
game. I took a shot, 
missed, got the 
rebound and saw 
Steve, so I passed it 
to him. He shot it 
and made it right at 
the buzzer beat. 


5J 


Aric Van Weelden, 
junior 


(C 

This season had its 
ups and downs. In 
other seasons 
we’ve had a lot less 
losses, but this year 
it was unlike any 
other season that 
I’ve ever had. 

Scott Rutkowski, 
junior 


Varsity Basketball 

Clark 80-36 
Hammond 65-69 
Calumet 85-45 
Lake Central 69-64 
Chesterton 63-48 
Andream 60-64 
East Chicago 53-56 
Kankakee Valley 
81-75 

Bishop Noll 56-41 
Highland 48-47 
Crown Point 53-45 
Griffith 63-42 
Hobart 78-36 
Gary West Side 43-44 
Portage 49-63 
Lowell 76-45 
Merrillville 63-71 
Morton 68-49 

LAC Tournament 
Whiting 54-24 
Bishop Noll 81-60 
Hammond 66-58 
Andrean 57-60 

Sectionals 
East Chicago 62-55 

Gary West Side 
40-60 


Record 16-8 


mover and shaker 
Weaving past the defense, Aric 
Van Weelden (3), junior, 
dribbles his way to the basket. 
"Whenever I had the ball, I 
concentrated on handling it and 
not letting it turn over," Van 
Wheelden said. 


drive down deep 
Against Gary West Side, Adam 
Grunewald (5), senior, drives the 
basketball. "I went for a layup, 
but we ended up losing the 
game," Grunewald said. "They 
were a tough opponent, so 
losing 43-44 wasn't bad." 




line drive 

As his guard from Andrean 
watches, Brent Banach (1), 
senior, looks for an open 
teammate. "I always had to 
remind myself that 1 wasn't 
alone out there on the court, that 
I had everyone on the team to 
rely on," Banach said. 




on the rebound 

Rebounding against a Gary West Side 
player in the Feb. 9 game, Nick Stolarz 
(40), junior, struggles to get the ball in 
the hoop. "It was intense going up 


against one of the biggest teams we faced," 
Stolarz said of the 43-44 loss. "Next time, 
we knew exactly how to be ready for such 
a hard game." 




98 boys’ basketball 




when 

push 

mm pq tn c 


Young team passes 
expectations 
with 16-8 finish 


comes to s h ove 


With such a young team Boys' Basketball Coach Mike 
Hackett could have given up before the season even started. 
Instead he finished a winning season with a loss in the 
Sectional Championship game against Gary West Side. 


"I thought it was a pretty successful 
season for losing so many key players 
from last year," Coach Hackett said. "We 
finished 16-8, second in conference 
league play and second in the Con- 
ference tournament to Andrean. It was 
a good season for us. We fell short of 
some goals, but not for a lack of effort." 

The team started slow but learned to 
play together as the season went on, 
according to Mike Bizoukas, sophomore. 

"This season was a learning exper- 
ience," Bizoukas said. "I think we've 
learned to play together as a team." 

And learn they did, as the team never 
came apart, despite losing their second 
game of the season to Hammond. 

"The most surprising thing was after 
losing we never came apart, but stayed 
together as a team," Scott Rutkowski, 
junior, said. 

By the middle of the season the team 


started playing together, according to 
Nick Stolarz, junior. 

"We've made great advances towards 
communicating better and being more 
unified as a team," Stolarz said. 

As the season progressed, the team 
picked up steam with big wins over 
Highland and Crown Point on back-to- 
back nights in January. 

The team beat Highland 48-47 on a 
last second shot from Steve Luptak, 
sophomore. On Saturday night they beat 
Crown Point by 8 points. 

"Highland and Crown Point were big 
continued on pg. 101 

bench wait 

Slowly realizing that their post-season play ended 
at East Chicago Central's hands in Sectionals, 
Coach Mike Hackett; Mike Bizoukas (1), soph- 
omore; Nick Stolarz (40), junior; Adam Grunewald 
(2), senior; and juniors Jeff Marinier (33), Aric Van 
Weelden (3) and Scott Rutkowski (50) wait on the 
bench. "We lost to a great final four team," Marinier 
said . "Now we know what it will take to win next 
year to be ready for the game." 



JV Basketball 

Clark 31-25 
Hammond 43-32 
Calumet 44-40 
Lake Central 31-60 
Chesterton 41-51 
Andrean 35-48 
East Chicago 44-32 
Kankakee Valley 
63-40 

Bishop Noll 64-37 
Highland 28-19 
Crown Point 56-49 
Griffith 58-31 
Hobart 49-25 
Gary West Side 
47-38 

Portage 52-42 
Lowell 49-36 
Merrillville 40-35 
Morton 53-41 

LAC Tournament 
Whiting 54-16 
Bishop Noll 52-29 

Record 17-3 

Freshman 

Basketball 

Lowell 65-21 
Morton 49-34 
Portage 53-46 
Clark 36-24 
Hobart 52-37 
Highland 34-24 
Lake Central 49-28 
Bishop Noll 55-31 
Gavit 47-22 
Gary Roosevelt 38-47 
Griffith 47-29 
Hammond 49-44 
East Chicago 35-44 
Lake Station 50-23 
Merrillville 54-36 
Calumet 34-27 
Valparaiso 26-52 
Andrean 48-32 

Highland Tournament 
Highland 42-23 

Crown Point 41 -52 

Record 16-4 


mark my words 

During a time-out. Coach Mike 
Hackett advises his team on their next 
move at a home game. "This was 
different year," Coach Hackett said. 
"We didn't have nearly the experience 
we had in the past when we had 
veteran players returning." 


up in arms 

At the Conference Tournament 
against Whiting, Aric Van Weelden 
(3), junior, passes the ball. "No matter 
what I did, I would remember that I 
was part of a team," Van Weelden 
said. "If I made a mistake, I couldn't 
let it get me down because we had to 
stick together through everything." 

shooting glance 

Guarded a Gary West Side player, Jeff 
Marinier (33), junior, looks for an 
open teammate. "I managed to pass, 
but it was a difficult game," he said. 






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Boys' Varsity Basketball (front row) Steve Luptak, Dan Crisman, Michael Bizoukas, Mike 
Sealy, Brent Banach, Evan Lavery ( middle row) Nick Stolarz, Joe Wingis, Jeff Marinier, Coach 
Mike Hackett, Aric Van Weelden, Adam Grunewald, Scott Rutkowski (back row) Wesam 
Mohammed, Manager Greg Luksich, Coach Alex Peck, Manager John Doherty, Trainer Tim 
Roberts, Manager Jeff Tucker 



Boys' Freshmen Basketball (front row) Oscar Cisneros, Stefan 
Coric, Blake Williams, Jeremy Aponte, Brian Ritz, Brett Keeler, 
Jim Hunt, Jeff Spyrka (back row) Alex Brajak, Walter McDonald, 
Chris Witter, Branden Ruiz, Brandon Miller, Jovan Andjelich, Pat 
Behrens, Coach Mike Mikolajczyk 



Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball (front row) Jon Contos, Eni 
Uwidia, Tommy Mambourg, Leo Giannakis, Greg Schmitt, David 
GoShay (back row) Milos Mandic, Errol Geberin, Mihir Patel, 
Coach Greg Luksich, Nick Fisher, Mike Sudbury, Mike Fisher 







when 

push 

comes to s ] love 
continued from pg 99 

wins and we wanted to build off them 
and keep up with winning streak," 
Bizoukas said. 

During the Crown Point game, 
Luptak landed awkwardly and tore a 
ligament in his knee. After this injury the 
team had to change its style of play. 

"When Steve got hurt it hurt all 
phases of our game because he scored, 
he was a good defender, and he handled 
the ball well," Coach Hackett said. "No 
one person took Steve's place, everyone 
just had to contribute more." 

As Sectionals approached, all the boys 
kept only one goal in mind: winning a 
Sectional title, according to co-captain 
Brent Banach, senior. 

"We needed to go in and get the job 
done," Banach said. "We needed to make 
sure we stayed focused and didn't get 
caught up in the Sectional atmosphere." 

According to Aric Van Weelden, 
junior, the team's seasonal record of 16- 
8 didn't count. The most important thing 
was bringing home a Sectional title. 

above the rest 

Mouth wide in concentration, Scott Rutkowski (50), 
junior, jumps over Griffith center Todd Polgar. 
"Polgar was such a big test for me. I just tried to 
get the best of him to help my team the best I could," 
Rutkowski said of the 63-42 victory. 


"Our record doesn't matter because 
the last two years we had really great 
records but lost in the first two rounds," 
Van Weelden said. "I'd rather have an 
average record and win Sectionals than 
have a great record and lose." 

Getting a by in the first round, the 
team beat East Chicago Central in the 
second round of the Sectional Tourn- 
ament, but fell to Gary West Side by 20 
points in the Sectional Final, 

"West Side was just playing really 
well," co-captain Adam Grunewald, 
senior, said. "We turned the ball over and 
as the game went on, it got out of hand, 
and we panicked." 

The leadership from seniors Banach 
and Grunewald kept the team together 
throughout the season, according to 
Coach Hackett. 

"The seniors were both returning 
lettermen and captains," Coach Hackett 
said. "They added leadership and the 
intangibles to the team, the little things 
that go unnoticed." 

take five 

Pumped up during the game. Mike Scaly (10), 
junior, gives Brent Banach (1), senior, a high five. 
"It was a nice ritual," Sealy said. "When the rest of 
the team was trying to get themselves psyched up, 
the two of us would go to the side and high five." 




sights set 

Eyes intent on the basket, Mike 
Bizoukas (2), sophomore, aims for a 
two-pointer on his home court. "We 
needed to work on free-throws and 
rebounding, but we always managed 
to make it to the basket without too 
many problems," Bizoukas said. 


boys' basketball 101 




moment 

of truth 


tt 


The most exciting 
moment, I’d have 
to say, was the 
Highland game 
because it was a 
close game and we 
had a lot of fans 
there. Everything 
came down to free- 
throws. We didn’t 
make ours, and we 
ended up losing. 


55 

Libbie Thompson, 
junior 


We had the best 
record in Confer- 


ence, so we got the 
championship. It 
was the first time 
since 1 998 that we 
won, and it was 
quite memorable. 

55 


Coach Beth Vesa 


Varsity Basketball 

Valparaiso 31-47 

Chesterton 42-39 
Bishop Noll 49-25 
Gavit 55-20 
Hobart 48-43 
Lake Central 54-42 
Griffith 38-29 
Gary West Side 
40-51 

Highland 37-45 

Calumet 68-23 
Merrillville 27-48 
Andrean 45-47 

Morton 63-26 
Lowell 37-36 
Portage 47-36 
Hobart 46-35 
Kankakee Valley 
48-35 

LAC Tournament 

Bishop Noll 42-24 
Morton 60-48 

Wheeler 25-32 

Columbia City 
Tournament 
Anderson 58-43 
South Bend 
Adams 63-53 

Sectionals 

Gary West Side 
35-52 


Record 17-6 


passing glance 

Looking for an open teammate, 
Lauren Meneghetti (24), sophomore, 
dribbles the ball after penetrating the 
defense. "Basketball was a lot of this 
because it was a turnaround year," 
Meneghetti said. "Our record was 
better because we were a year older. 
We got better as the year went on." 



'\%m 


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L h r\ 

1 1 * Mm 

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standing tall 

Focused on stopping her opponent, 
6'1" Natalie Emro (31), freshman, 
blocks a Morton player at the Jan. 
20 game. "Because I'm so tall, being 
on the defense wasn't too hard," 
Natalie said. "Being a freshman on 
varsity was good challenge." 

running start 

Before their last home game against 
Portage, Lindsey Pugh (41), senior, 
bursts through a "We Love Our 
Seniors" sign on Senior Night. "I 
was worried about running into a 
cheerleader because last time we 
had to run through the hoop, the 
cheerleaders hadn't moved yet and 
I ran into one," Pugh said. 



102 girls’ basketball 




driving 

Girls’ winning frvrpri 
season carried 
by determination 


Looking up to Andrean's scoreboard at half time, Lindsey 
Pugh, senior, sighed to see her team down by 17 points. 
During the Jan. 14 game, the Girls' Basketball Team couldn't 
seem to get themselves in sync. Calling her teammates over 
for a talk, Pugh made a choice. 


"We decided we could still win it," she 
said. "I knew we could." 

Renewed with drive and desire, the 
team pulled together to "kill" their 
opponents in the second half, according 
to Pugh, to prevail with a seven point 
lead, 54-47. 

Bouncing back to the top after a rough 
season last year, the team's 24 point 
recovery added up over the season to a 
17-6 record. 

"We felt no matter who we played, we 
would be good enough to beat anyone 
on any given night," Coach Beth Vesa, 
math teacher, said, 
lucky stars 

Behind Mr. Mike Smith, Athletic Director, Ali 
Nykiel (21), senior; Hallie Gibbs (40), sophomore; 
juniors Kirsten Reuth (30) and Katie Hamilton (33); 
sophomores Alex Andjelich (12) and Lauren 
Meneghetti (24); Jackie Yerga (55), junior; soph- 
omores Kate Varnum (11), Jen DiConstanzo (13) 
and Chelsy Kimes (5); juniors Stephanie Hoffman 
(3) and Libbie Thompson (22); and Lindsey Pugh 
(41), senior, watch the flag while the band plays 
the National Anthem. 


That confidence carried the girls to a 
4-1 record, already better than their 
season record from last year. Their 
season solidified with a 54-42 slam dunk 
over Lake Central in early December. 

"A lot of people weren't expecting us 
to win against Lake Central," co-captain 
Jackie Yerga, junior, said. "It was 
rewarding. On the bus, we celebrated 
with Hallie [Gibbs, sophomore] singing 
songs to us." 

The girls final game of the regular 
season against Portage ended 47-36, 
getting them "pumped and ready to play 
Gary West Side in Sectionals," according 
shoot to win continued on pg 1 05 

Ready to make a basket, Jackie Yerga (55), junior, 
jumps to the hoop. "I made a two point shot," Yerga 
said. "We had a good lead over Morton and won 
the game." The girls finished witli a 63-26 victory, 
with Yerga earning The Times' Second Team for the 
Region honors. "We played well together all the 
time," Yerga said "It wasn't just about winning, 
but about doing the best that wo could every time. 
It all came together to beat Morton by a lot." 





moment 

of truth 

u 

My proudest 
moment was when I 
blocked one of 
Cassie Kerns’ shots 
at the Valparaiso 
game. She was 
actually taller than 
me! 

55 

Natalie Emro, 
freshman 


JV Basketball 


Valparaiso 26-39 
Chesterton 25-33 

Bishop Noll 48-35 
Gavit 53-14 
Hobart 32-24 

Lake Central 48-60 
Griffith 33-37 
Gary West Side 22-48 

Highland 32-31 
Calumet 38-24 
Merrillville 18-44 
Andrean 41-46 
Morton 38-17 
Lowell 33-19 
Portage 30-36 
Kankakee Valley 
72-37 

LAC Tournament 
Bishop Noll 24-3 
Morton 41-16 

Lowell Tournament 
Calumet 37-29 
Hammond 30-21 

Record 12-8 

Freshman 

Basketball 

Hobart 24-29 
Lake Central 17-33 
Andrean 35-25 
Highland 17-31 
Calumet 20-27 
Merrillville 32-28 
Lowell 29-21 
Morton 26-34 
Valparaiso 24-35 
LaPorte 14-48 
Portage 14-35 
Highland 27-28 
Griffith 33-34 
Gary West Side 33-37 

Record 3-11 


104 girls’ basketball 


free time 

Warming up before a game, Ali 
Nykiel (21), senior, watches Chelsy 
Kimes (5), sophomore, practice her 
free-throws. "Ali's always supposed 
to stay behind me," Kimes said. "If 
the other team caught a ball on the 
rebound, she was right there ready 
to stop them." 

steal the spotlight 
With sophomore Kate Varnum (11) 
watching, Jackie Yerga (55), junior, 
steals the ball from her Gary West Side 
opponent. "Kate and I trapped the 
ball," Yerga said. "However, we 
ultimately ended up losing to a really 
strong team." 





a link of their own 
Hands together in a pre-game pep 
session, Ali Nykiel (21 ), senior; Jackie 
Yerga (55), junior; Coach Beth Vesa; 
and sophomores Kate Varnum (11) 
and Alex Andjelich (12) unite with 
their team. "Everyone always got 
their moment," Coach Vesa said. 


block out 

Running to the basket, Kate Varnum, 
(11), sophomore, focuses on her next 
move. "You always had to think to 
what was coming next," Varnum said. 
"We worked hard on plays at practice. 
It was good to know we stayed within 
close reach to a team ranked second 
in state." 







to Natalie Emro, freshman. 

Coach Vesa stressed that the girls had 
to play in one of the hardest Sectionals 
in the entire state, if not the hardest one. 
Gary West Side defeated them Feb. 11, 
35-52, knocking them out of post-season 
play. 

take a drive 

Against her Morton opponent, Ali Nykiel (21), 
senior, drives the lane. "I had one of my best games 
ever that night and it was a conference game," 
Nykiel said. "I looked for a dish-off to Jackie [Yerga] 
and she scored when I got her the ball. That was a 
real pass." 



continued from pg 103 


"We gave it all we could. We didn't 
quit," Stephanie Hoffman, junior, said. 
"We played the whole game." 

The girls set the school's second best 
record with a 17-6 finish. They also 
claimed first place in Conference. Despite 
the loss at Sectionals, the season turned 
out to be Vesa's most outstanding since 
she started coaching five years ago. 

"For once we have a better record than 
the guys!" Pugh said. "We played hard 
every game, no matter if we were 
winning or losing." 


Girls' Varsity Basketball (front row) Chelsy Kimes, Lauren Meneghetti, Ali Nykiel, Lindsey Pugh, Hallie 
Gibbs, Kate Vamum (middle row) Manager Patty Pfister, Libbie Thompson, Coach Ritzema, Jackie Yerga, 
Coach Vesa, Stephanie Hoffman, Coach Davidson, Natalie Emro, Manager Tina Soczyk (back row) Kristen 
Rueth, Alex Andjelich, Katie Hamilton, Jennifer Dicostanzo 



Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball (front row) Kari Michniewicz, Amanda Scott, 
Kristen Pagane, Kelly Mashura ( middle row) Manager Patty Pfister, Nicole 
Trimolt, Gina Novakovich, Coach Ritzema, Jenna Brakulis, Justine Leonakis, 
Manager Tina Soczyk (back row ) Ashley Moore, Colleen Shaw, Alana Phelan, 
Katelyn Chovanec 


Girls' Freshman Basketball (front row) Marianne Marinakos, Samantha Curtis, 
Ashley Kolar, Amanda Hoffman (middle row) Manager Patty Pfister, Gina 
Novakovich, Karen Larsen, Coach Sopko, Jenna Brakulis, Jessica Hilbrich, 
Manager Melissa Vargo (back row) Kari Michniewicz, Julianne Donahue, 
Colleen Pearman, Kristine Kho 


girls’ basketball 105 




moment 

of truth 

tt 

I knew we would do 
well at the end of 
the season if we 
tried hard, which 
kept me motivated. 
Beating Chesterton 
was my goal this 
season, which we 
accomplished. My 
highlight was hav- 
ing an undeafeated 
season for the first 
time in a long time, 
especially my 
senior year. 

55 

Steven Millies, 
senior 

Varsity Swimming 
and Diving 

Penn 98.5-87.5 
Lowell 107-76 
Munster Relays 
1st place Red 
Division: 138 pts 
Griffith 117-65 
Valparaiso 132- 54 
Portage 130-56 
South Bend Riley 
110-84 

Lake Central 115-71 
Merrillville 107-72 
Calumet 92- 24 
Chesterton 100-86 
LaPorte 128-58 
Crown Point 115-71 
Highland 120-66 

Hamilton 

Southeastern Invite 
2nd place: 581 

Highland Invite 
2nd place: 281.5 

LAC 

1st place: 506 

Sectional 
1st place: 362 

State 

4th place: 151.5 

Record 13-0 
LAC Champs 
Conference Champs 
Sectional Champs 
State Finalists 


chip off the old block 
At the sound of the buzzer, Bryan 
Chovanec, junior, jumps in for the first 
lap of the 400 Free Relay in the Crown 
Point Sectional Finals. "We ended up 


breaking a whole bunch of records in 
that relay," Chovanec said. "My 
goggles, however, ended up falling 
off during my lap in the relay. I just 
had to keep swimming." 


Boys' Swimming (front row) Dan Kretz, Tommy Bassetto, Dan Boyle, Jeff 
Longawa, Basil Herbeck, Stephen Ong, Chris Cheng, Andrew Drudge (second 
row) Warren Lane, Tony Markovich, Mitch Farnsely, Sonny Marcetic, Adam 
Belkairous, Andrew Kaminski, Matt Thompson, Joe O'Brien (third row) David 
Linnear, Grant Felgenhauer, Evan Compton, Wil Leary, Bobby Romano, Matt 
Kuehn, Bryan Chovanec, Connor Leto, Joe Raycroft, Dan Drudge, Asst. Coach 
Larry Hautzinger (back mo) Jeff Gaik, Steven Millies, Michael Mashura, Justin 
Smith, Sean Leto, Steve Balog, Danny White, Jeff Heintz, Dan Lodge, Brendan 
Georgas, Coach Janel Tobias, Head Coach Mike Blaze 




coming up 

Finishing 2nd in the 200 Medley 
Relay, Andrew Kaminski, fresh- 
man, had a lot to be proud of. 
"Receiving my medal marked the 
end of my first high school state 
competition," Kaminski said. 
"After my injury, I thought I'd 
only be able to try and improve 
for next season. It never occurred 
to me I'd be in any state events 
this year, let alone runner up!" 

final fling 

Before the last meet of the season, 
senior Jeff Gaik and junior Bryan 
Chovanec give each other a hug. 
"We celebrate Senior Night be- 
cause it's the last time we'll ever 
swim with these guys at home 
again," Gaik said. "Chovanec 
gave me a big hug; usually we just 
slap each others backs real hard 
and give high fives." 


the upper hand 
While taking a break during 
practice, Justin Smith, senior, 
discusses his last dive with coach 
Mrs. Janel Tobias. "I'll miss 
having her for my coach. She was 
a good friend and motivator," he 
said. "The team worked real hard 
this season and it paid off." 







VPil ^11^1 Coming out or 

^ ^r^ t0 P’ b °y s rank 

th e ^ ar 4th in State 

Sticky and soaked to the bone. Assistant Coach Larry 
Hautzinger, science teacher, made his way through his 
congratulations as he wiped Gatorade from his face. 


For the first time in four years, both 
the boys' and girls' teams broke Chester- 
ton's undefeated record. 

"Beating Chesterton (100/86) was a 
big deal because they're so good," Joe 
Raycroft, sophomore, said. "The high- 
light of the meet was beating them and 
then pouring Gatorade on Hautzinger." 

"The biggest obstacles for the boys 
were themselves," Head Coach Mike 
Blaze, social studies teacher, said. "It was 
in their hands. There was no surprise. 
The guys knew they were going to win." 

From Penn to Crown Point, the 
Seahorses succeeded in their goal for an 
undefeated season; their first in 14 years. 

"I wanted to go undefeated," Michael 
Mashura, senior, said. "Chesterton was 
the defining meet of the season, and we 
knew it would be the closest." 

Team unity was more apparent this 
year, according to diving coach Mrs. Janel 
Tobias, science teacher. 

"I saw more unity between swimming 
and diving. The team realized that divers 
help out in close meets," Coach Tobias 
said. "We brought two divers to State." 

Justin Smith, senior, broke Highland's 
11 dive record, and scored his best at the 
Lake Central meet with 314. 

"I knew every meet was closer to my 
last," Smith said. "I tried to make the best 
of it and tried to keep improving." 


Smith placed 2nd in State with a 458.8 
score, topped only by Noblesville's 
David Boudia, who took first with 465.5. 

Andrew Kaminski, freshman; Bryan 
Chovanec, junior; Jeff Gaik, senior; and 
Raycroft worked together in the medley 
relay to break the school's and Crown 
Point's record of 1:38.24 with 138 08. 

"We didn't have strong guys in every 
event at State," Jeff Gaik, senior, said. 
"But the 100 Fly and 200 Individual 
Medley made up for the weaknesses. The 
freshmen really helped in the relays." 

Ranked 4th as a team in State, the boys 
came a long way from their original 
standing, 10th. Chovanec tied for 3rd in 
the 50 Free, Raycroft placed 9th in the 200 
Individual Medley and 11th in the 100 
Back, and Gaik placed 4th in the 100 Fly. 

Learning not only how to keep the 
tradition alive, the Seahorses learned 
how close they could become in and out 
of the pool, according to Gaik. 

"I've learned that swimming is not just 
individual when you have everyone 
behind you," Gaik said. "The team is 
always there for you, like a family." 

end of the ropes 

As diving ended, seniors Jeff Gaik, Steven Millies, 
Michael Mashura and Steven Balog wait for the 
pool to be cleared for warm-ups "It didn't seem 
like this was the last time we'd be waiting for diving 
to end," Mashura, said. "It didn't seem like the 
season was almost over." 



SENIOR 




5EAH0RSES 



boys’ swimming 107 



eye 

pmH -i 


New found unity 
and willingness 
guide girls to victory 


and mighty 


Water mixed with perspiration and talent dripped from 
Maggie Behrens, junior, as she waited to push off the wall. 
In less than 60 seconds, Behrens would set a Sectional record 
of 58.11 in the 100 backstroke. 


"At Sectionals I tried to swim better 
than ever before," Behrens said. "It paid 
off. At State, Julie [Feingold, junior] and 
I went above and beyond." 

Behrens and Feingold repeated their 
State Runner Up titles. Feingold ranked 
2nd in the 100 Breast and 3rd in the 200 
Individual Medley, while Behrens ranked 
2nd in the 100 Backstroke and 5th in the 
200 Individual Medley. 

"Sectionals was crazy," Jessica Brak- 
ulis, senior, said. "This was the first Sec- 
tional trophy I felt I deserved. I felt like I 
had to fight for it. Last year we won by 
so much; this year was tough. State was 
another story. We got 8th; we didn't 
dominate, but everybody gave their all." 

Giving everything they had took more 
work than usual, according to Ashley 
DeVries, senior. "We lost many seniors 
so the underclassmen stepped up to fill 
those spots," DeVries said. 

Taking charge at the Valparaiso meet 
(113-53), Feingold swam 200 free, instead 
of her usual 200 Individual Medley. 

"It was amazing, they could put Julie 
in any event and she could still win," 
Ashley Cook, junior, said. 

According to Cook, Valparaiso wasn't 
going to intimidate the team. 

state of affairs 

The night before State, Jordan Jancosek, sophomore, 
finishes her race at the preliminaries and checks the 
scoreboard. "I was in shock," Jancosek said. "We 
had dropped time in the 200 Medley Relay since 
Sectionals; it was unexpected." 


"We weren't scared of Valpo," Cook 
said. "We were able to mix it up, so 
people could swim different events, and 
everybody got a chance." 

The girls placed first with 350 points, 
11 points above Chesterton's 339, at the 
Highland Invitational. 

"It was the closest point meet we've 
ever had," Abby Homans, junior, said. "It 
was more competitive than any other 
year. We all swam at the same level." 

Next came Conference, which marked 
the girls 15th title. "Conference was 
different," Brakulis said. "We swam a 
mixed line-up and won by 70 points. It 
showed we were a powerhouse that 
could handle any situation." 

At the Chesterton meet, (95-91), 
Feingold broke two pool records.'Tt was 
a close meet, but we pulled through," 
Feingold said. "The jam-packed stands 
were so loud and intense, you got more 
nervous hearing all those people." 

While Behrens waited in the water, she 
couldn't help but hear Head Coach Robin 
Tobias' voice in her head. Above the din 
of the crowd, the words, "I am not 
satisfied yet; I am still hungry for more," 
repeated themselves and pushed Behrens 
towards victory. 

stroke of luck 

Coming up for a breath of air, Julie Feingold, junior, 
swims her way to the finish. "I ended up getting 
second place and All American for my 1:04.23 finish 
in the 100 breast Stroke," Feingold said. "I really 
felt like I deserved it." 




108 girls’ swimming 






all wrapped up 

Nervously waiting for the scores of 
competing schools, Jessica Brakulis, 
senior, watches the clock at State. "I 
was nervous for my event," Brakulis 
said. "It was the first time 1 was 
leading off the 200 Free Relay." 

heavy medal 

Medals distributed, sophomores 
Lauren Lomeli, Jordan Jancosek, 
juniors Julie Feingold and Maggie 
Behrens collect their third place 
honors in the 200 medley Relay. "I 
was amazed," Jancosek said. "It was 
an honor to represent my team." 





breath easy 

On the diving block before the 200 
Individual Medley, Maggie Behrens, 
junior, prepares herself for what was 
to come next. "When I'm on the 
blocks, I'm not thinking about 
anything," Behrens said. "I take a 
deep breath and do what I've trained 
for a thousand times. Once you're on 
the blocks, all your nerves go away." 








moment 

of truth 

u 

I’ll miss the dual 
meets and the 
comforl of the other 
girls. I'll miss Coach 
Tobias because 
he’s been coaching 
me for four years. 
He taught me so 
much about the 
sport, he'd always 
be there for me if I 
needed anything. 

Jessica Brakulis, 
senior 

Varsity Swimming 

Penn 106.5-79.5 
LaPorte $3-23 
Crown Point 135-51 
Carmel 76-110 
Highland 120.5-65.5 
Lowell 113-72 
Griffith 118-62 
Valparaiso 133-53 
Portage 135-45 
Lake Central 108-78 
Merrillville 139-47 
Calumet 114-52 
Chesterton 95-91 

Hamilton 

Southeastern Invite 
2nd place 

Highland Invite 
1st place 

LAC 

1st place: 458 

Sectionals 
1st place: 330 

State 

8th place: 131 

Record 12-1 
LAC Champs 
Conference Champs 
Sectional Champs 
State Finalists 




Girls' Swimming ( top mo) Christina Kouklakis, Brittany 
Lewis, Elizabeth Vacendak, Na'Lani Ravelo, Ashley 
DeVries, Natalie Belkairous. Jessica Brakulis, Ashley Taylor, 
Kara Korem, Coach Janel Tobias, Coach Becca Laird, Coach 
Robin Tobias (second row) Maya Gendlin, Ashley Cook, 
Stephanie Perz, Sara Brown, Maggie Behrens, Abigail 
Homans, Julie Feingold, Theresa Kretz, Danielle Niemann, 
Kaitlin Bandura, Lauren Lomeli, Alicia Tuuk, Kathryn 
Martino ( third row) Corrine Stafford, Michelle Shimizu, Sam 
Torres, Cara Briggs, Jordan Jancosek, Paulina Kozupa, 
Annie Seaman. Jennifer Romano, Breanna Lawler, Shannon 
McCarthy (bottom row) Nikki Pakan, Molly Poczontek, Anja 
Mitric, Kelly Rausch, Valerie Alvarez. Alex Frakes. Anna 
Pycinska, Alex Hora 

briggs eye view 

After the 200 Free, Coach Robin Tobias 
talks with Cara Briggs, sophomore, about 
how to improve for Finals. "He told me 
to kick harder," Briggs said. "And keep 
my mind on the stroke. Anything was 
possible." 


girls’ swimming 10 


i 




moment 

of truth 

it 

We’d always play 
music before 
matches to pump 
us up. While we 
were listening, I'd 
have to play the 
match in my head 
before it happens. 

I would think about 
exactly what I’m 
going to do. 

JJ 

Lance Surma, 
junior 


Varsity Wrestling 

East Chicago 41-33 
Calumet 42-30 

Mater Del Classic 
Highland 18-54 
Hobart 0-74 

Cathedral 

Tournament 

Warren Central 
9-67 

Avon 12-59 
Cathedral 21-54 
Anderson Highland 
30-42 

Peru 33-36 

Traicoff Tournament 

Franklin 3-71 
Floyd Central 
25-42 

Calumet 26-38 

Lake Station 
54-24 

Highland 28-49 
Munster Super Duals 
Concord 33-41 
Griffith 12-67 
Chicago Wash. 
41-30 

Westfield 3-67 
South Bend Clay 
0-71 

Hobart Invite 
Andrean 48-16 
Kankakee Valley 
48-18 

Portage 9-50 

Lake County 
Tournament 

1 4 tn Place 

LAC Tournament 

7* Place 

Sectionals 

4 ,h Place: 171.5 

Record 6-16 
LAC Champ: 
Eric McGill 119 
Sectional Champs: 
Jacob Smith 104 
Eric McGill 119 


110 wrestling 


up for grabs 
Defeated by his opponent, 
Erich Maul, junior, slams 
down his palm at Munster 
Super Duals. "Breathing 
gets to be hard when you're 
trapped down there," he 
said. "You want to win just 
so that feeling is worth it." 

flip flop 

As the referee watches, 
Jonathan Gonzalez, senior, 
tries to get a stand-up. "I 
was on the downfall from 
the beginning," he said. 
"Then I started picking it 
up. I was losing 12-3; in the 
end I reversed and pinned 
him, but it wasn't enough. " 






lay it out 

Trying to attempt a take down at the 
Munster Super Duals, captain Zak 
Boswell, senior, tries to regain his grip 
after his opponent sprawled out. "I'll 
always remember that meet," Boswell 
said. "I was able to pin the kid who 
won Regionals." 

push and shove 

In his first match since hurting his 
knee, Lance Surma, junior, throws a 
Morton student in the first round at 
Conference. "I ended 10-1," Surma 
said, "When I wrestled at Cathedral 
High School in Indianapolis I landed 
on my knee wrong. I knew something 
was wrong right away." 





Setbacks, 
injuries plague 
amateur team 


pressed 


Landing chest down next to his opponent, captain Zak 
Boswell, senior, felt a sharp pain in his arm. Leading 2-0 in 
the third period at Wrestling Sectionals, the match changed 
drastically when he went down. 


"The guy was trying to throw me out 
of bounds," Boswell said. "I landed on 
my arm wrong. I could've advanced to 
Semi-State, but 1 didn't make it because 
of my injury." 

Boswell's broken arm in post-season 
play defined the trend for the whole 
season. After the loss of strong wrestlers 
who graduated last year, the team of 
mostly underclassman found itself 
plagued by short-lived expectations and 
suffering from injuries. 

"We were better this year as a team, 
but there were so many injuries," Lance 
Surma, junior, said. "Individuals carried 
the team last year, but now it was 
younger kids. There was a struggle." 

While a learning experience for some, 
the team benefitted from underclassman. 
Eric McGill, sophomore, won the 
Sectional and LAC championships in his 
119-pound class. However, due to a 
chronic shoulder problem, McGill could 
not compete due to doctor's advice. 

"I kept dislocating my shoulder, and 


my doctors warned me it would be a 
problem," McGill said. "I went to practice 
everyday, waiting until I could wrestle 
again. It was sad when I was pulled out 
for the last time and couldn't go to State." 

Despite their continuous pain, the 
team placed 7 th in the LAG Conference 
and ended with a 4 th place finish at 
Sectionals with 6-16 record. 

"We ended up beating two teams in 
our conference by 30 points," Mike 
LeBeau, junior, said. "When we played 
the same teams before, we barely finished 
ahead of them." 

These small moments kept the 
wrestlers from lying down on the mat 
and giving up. 

"We did well at Evansville," Coach 
Dan Gelarden, Wilbur Wright Middle 
School health teacher, said. "The 
atmosphere was nice. Usually there's 
hardly anyone watching us wrestle. At 
Evansville, there were so many cheering 
people. It was a lot different from what 
we're used to. It was very encouraging." 



listen to reason 

Before going back to finish his match, 
Mike LeBeau, junior, gets advice from 
Coach Dan Gelarden. "Coach always 
gave me advice on how to be a better 
wrestler," LeBeau said. "I was down 
and needed to get myself back up. He 
helped me make it a close match." 


Wrestling (front rmv) Andru Sannito, Evan Maul, Erich Maul, Zak 
Boswell, Steve Ziemba, Eric McGill, Mike LeBeau, Taylor Del Rio 
(middle row) Coach Tim Maldonado, Coach Dan Gelarden, Blake 
Platt, David Nootens, Adam Cooper, Alex Morfas, Tom Sapyta, 
Jose Gutierrez, Jacob Smith, Thomas Paliga, Coach Brian Clark’ 
Coach Bobby Joe Maldonado ( back row) Tim Qualls, Lenrow 
Felton, Aaron Pleitner, Lance Surma, Phil Caap, Phil Chiang, 
Mitch LaRock, Jason Chen, Jonathan Gonzalez 


wrestling 111 



thr ,8me 

Team comes together 
to earn surprise Sectional title 

A storm began to rise. As the intensity built, wind and 
fury increased and anticipation grew. The same power 
overtook the Baseball Team as their tumult unleashed against 
Lake Central at the June 3 Sectional game. 


“We showed we could compete 
against better ranked teams, " Mike 
Nowak, senior, said. Coming in as the 
underdog and ranked 4th to Lake Cen- 
tral's 2nd in The Times area listing, the 
team surprised even themselves with the 
6-3 Sectional victory. 

"We couldn't just get kicked aside and 
forgotten about," Nowak said. "We 
snuck up from behind. We hoped to have 
teams looking over their shoulders at us." 

Moving on to play in Regionals, the 
boys' roller coaster season came to an end 
when Crown Point delivered a 0-2 
shutout. The boys' record hung at 19-14. 

Coming back from an unstable season, 
the team remained focused and never lost 
sight of their goal of making Sectionals, 
according to Head Coach Mr. Bob Shin- 
kan, math teacher. 

"We had a few games where things 


crumbled," Coach Shinkan said. 
"Throughout the course of the game, the 
boys dusted themselves off and never 
stopped fighting." 

Having lost their opening two season 
games against Clark and TF South and 
losing the Terre Haute Tournament, the 
boys did just what Coach Shinkan 
expected: they picked themselves up and 
scored 15-5 against New Haven. 

"We were unprepared in the begin- 
continued on pg 114 

thrown otit 

Winding back and following through, Mike Sealy, 
junior, pitches to the opposing team. "I was lucky 
to get a lot of playing time this season," Sealy said. 
"It gave me a lot of motivation to do well so that I 
didn't let the team down." 

bite the dust 

Showing quick reflexes, Brandon Platt, senior, gets 
out of the way of a close curve ball. Avoiding a 
strike, Platt kept his eye on the ball. 




fever pitch 

Ball in hand, Chris Bakker, junior, 
winds up for a pitch. "There was a lot 
of pressure being a pitcher," Bakker 
said. "A bad pitch could really alter 
the outcome of a game." 






112 baseball 



moment 

of truth 

U 

The year was one 
I’ll never forget. I 
didn't get to play on 
varsity last year, so 
after a year of 
practice I finally felt 
ready. It was better 
to skip it and gain 
the experience 
because now 
winning means so 
much more. 

55 

Matt DeRolf, 
senior 

Varsity Baseball 

Clark 1-6 

Terre Haute South 4-5 

New Haven 15-5 
Brebeuf 11-15 
TF South 5-12 
Valparaiso 12-11 
Portage 3-2 
Bishop Noll 4-3 
Hobart 15-1 
North Newton 10-4 
Griffith 6-1 1 
Andrean 2-3 
Boone Grove 15-4 
Kankakee Valley 4-2 
Highland 6-3 
Lowell 14-6 
Bishop Noll 8-3 
South Bend Clay 0-1 1 
Hobart 10-6 
Lake Central 3-9 
Griffith 10-4 
Andrean 7-13 
Kankakee Valley 14-8 
Lowell 3-6 
Highland 0-5 
Chesterton 3-11 




front bunt 

Ready to run, Andrew Bilse, junior, 
bunts, hoping to advance the man on 
first. "As soon as I hear the ball on 
the bat, I run," Blise said. "All that's 
going through my head is to get to 
first as quickly as I can." 




LAC TournBy 
Calumet 7-0 
Gavit 7-4 
Lake Central 1-12 
Griffith 5-0 

Sectionals 
West Side 17-0 
Lake Cental 6-3 

Regionals 

Crown Point 0-2 

Record 19-14 
Sectional Champs 

meet the match 

Checking the game plan with Coach 
Shinkan, catcher Brandon Platt, senior, 
meets with his teammates. "We had a lot 
of unity on the team," Platt said. " We 
always took what coach said to heart." 

heads up 

Focused on the game, Matt Donnowitz, 
junior, waits in the dugout for his turn at 
bat. "During a game that I would be very 
focused," Donnowitz said. "However, 
other times the mood in the dug out was 
light hearted." 


baseball 1 1 




moment 

of truth 

u 

At the Andrean game, it 
was impressive how we 
played. They were the 
overwhelming favorite 
to win, being ranked 
first in State. The 
younger kids stepped 
up and didn’t quit, even 
when we came out flat. 
We came back in the 
end, but still lost 2-3. It 
showed we could 
compete against better 
ranked teams, some- 
thing we didn’t forgot as 
the season kept going. 

Mike Nowalc 
senior 

JV Baseball 

TF South 11-5 
Highland 4-5 
Portage 12-3 
Bishop Noll 9-7 
Hobart 12-4 
Griffith 8-0 
Andrean 15-4 
Kankakee Valley 7-4 
Highland 6-3 
Hobart 14-8 
Lake Central 8-5 
Griffith 8-7 
Merrillville 11-0 
Andrean 5-7 
Kankakee Valley 
14-4 

Lowell 20-5 


Record 14-2 


Freshman Baseball 

Lake Central 7-0 
TF South 7-0 
Chesterton 15-5 
Calumet 10-6 
Highland 4-5 
Crown Point 6-7 
Crown Point 2-7 
Andrean 4-1 
Clark JV 4-3 
Griffith 3-4 
Boone Grove 13-0 
Boone Grove 9-8 
Highland 9-1 
Griffith 8-13 
Bonne Grove 13-0 
Boone Grove 9-8 
Merrillville 10-4 
Lowell 15-4 
Lowell 6-0 


Record 14-5 


1 14 baseball 


full force 

With force, Mike Hawryszkow, senior, nails 
the ball into a game-winning home run. 
"That was probably one of my proudest 
moments this season," Hawryszkow said. 
"Before that hit, the game was really close. 
It was especially important to me because it 
was the Highland game, and Highland, ob- 
viously our biggest rival, felt good to beat. 

strike a deal 

Score tied up, Tim Lukoshus, junior, attempts 
to get a second strike. "I improved a lot this 
season which I'm very proud of," he said. "I 
hope to do even better next season." 





Varsity Baseball {front row) Jeff DeArmond, 
Brent Banach, Matt DeRolf, Mike Haw- 
ryszkow, Mike Sealy, Tim Lukoshus, Ross 
Peterson ( second row) Paul Malayter, Brandon 
Platt, Billy Stuart, Mike Svilar, Mike Nowak, 
Matt Donnowitz, Chris Bakker, Andrew Bilse 
(buck row) Coach Matt Backs, Coach Marty 
Keil, Jake Ernd, Coach Bob Shinkan, Adam 
Grunewald, Coach Jeff Rosen, Coach Mike 
Mikolajczyk 

up in arms 

Nearly making it, Mike Sealy, junior, slides 
into third. "There's so much adrenaline 
running through you when it's close like 
that," Sealy said. "You're focused on getting 
to the base before the baseman can, there's 
no time to worry about anything else." 











beside the point 

While taking in a few pointers, Brent Banach, 
senior, talks with Coach Jeff Rosen while 
waiting on first. "He told me what to be aware 
of," Banach said. "He wanted me to make 
sure I watched Coach Shinkan's signs." 

hats off 

While walking off the field, Mike Nowak, 
senior, removes his helmet. "I was dis- 
appointed with the inning," Nowak said. 
"Highland had scored a run to make the score 
in their favor. We did ultimately win 6-3." 


thrown 

For a curve 

continued from pg 1 12 

ning of the season," Paul Malayter, senior, said. 
"We had a lot of first year varsity members who 
were seniors, so there were a lot of us who hadn't 
played together. But when we lost games, it made 
us better. We learned from our mistakes to be 
better prepared, and we never took any team 
lightly," Malayter explained. 

As the season continued and victories added 
to the win column, team bonds began to form. 

"Everybody began to come together," Brent 
Banach, senior, said. "The seniors started to show 
more leadership and the juniors followed." 

An added boost to team morale and unity 
came when players such as Mike Sealy, junior, 
and seniors Mike Hawryszkow and Ross Peter- 
son used the proper mechanics to hit home runs. 

"When someone hit a home run, you could 
feel it," Andrew Bilse, junior, said. "Matt 
Donnowitz [junior] hit two in the Boone Grove 
game, and it just fired you up. The defensive team 
got mentally down, and it gave us a chance to 
get excited." 

With more than 400 career wins under his belt. 
Coach Shinkan had something else to get excited 
about and be proud of. 

"No matter what happened this season, we 
stuck it out," he said. "We saw that being Sec- 
tional Champs was possible, and we went for it. 
I'll never forget this team for their stick-to- 
itiveness, and I'll give them all the credit in the 
world for that." 


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JV Baseball (front row) Bret Keil, Jon Vclchek, Pat DeRolf, 
John Bugajski, Chris Winterhaler ( second row) Pat Koslowski, 
Josh Dimailig, Adam Enright, Tony Kanavos, Jacob Kunz, 
Greg Schmitt (back row) Bennet Cervan, Coach Marty Keil, 
Nick Fisher, Mike Sudbury, Pete Jurich, Coach Malt Backs, 
Alex Toth 



Freshman Baseball (front row) Buddy Becher, Pat Howard, 
Alex Rosales, Jeremy Aponte, Brian Ritz, Trevor Bozich (second 
row) Kyle Stuart, Bryan Sanders, Jack Standley, Coach Mike 
Mikolajczyk, Brett Keeler, David Ramirez, Ryan Shimala (back 
row) Matt Bonini, Jeff Bragiel, Jacob Biscan, Brandon Miller, 
Blake Platt, Jeff Spyrka 


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moment 

of truth 


U 

When we lost to 
Andrean, it was a 
big disappointment 
No one likes losing 
to Andrean, High- 
land or Lake Cen- 
tral. Those are the 
teams you always 
want to beat. 


55 


Emily Beezhold, 
junior 


Varsity Softball 

Homewood Flossmor 
8-0 

Lake Central 0-0 

Hanover Central 1-0 
Hammond 10-0 
Griffith 11-0 
Gavit 13-0 
Bishop Noll 10-1 
DeSales 2-0 
Andrean 1-4 
Whiting 10-0 
Highland 8-0 
Wheeler 10-0 
Kankakee Valley 6-0 
Crown Point 1-0 
Hobart 3-0 
Lowell 3-1 
Merrillville 8-1 
Valparaiso 8-0 
Bishop Noll 8-1 
Portage 3-0 

Mustang Invite 
Lafayette 
Jefferson 8-0 
Harrison 10-0 

T.L. Invite 
Wheeler 11-1 
Lewis Cass 3-1 
McCutcheon 1-0 

Andrean 0-1 

Sectionals 
East Chicago 18-0 

Lake Central 2-3 

Record 25-3 


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listen to reason 

Focused on her coach. Holly Ispas, 
senior, listens to Coach Beth Vesa's 
speech. "Vesa always gave a short 
speech after a game," Ispas said. "It 
was to tell us what we did good and 
where we went wrong so that we 
could be prepared for the next game." 

great minds 

High fiving each other after the 
inning, Lori Andjelich and Holly 
Ispas, seniors, share pointers. "I 
usually told her if her pitches were 
working or not," Ispas said. "A lot of 
times I'd tell her about what the 
umpire said about her pitches and 
what she needed to change." 


hits close to home 
While waiting for the ball to come to 
her, Hallie Gibbs, sophomore, keeps 
her eyes focused. "I'm pretty con- 
fident when I go up to bat that I'll get 
the hit," Gibbs said. "If we have 
runners on the base, I know they're 
depending on me to get them a run, I 
keep that in mind when I'm there." 

batter up 

Next in line, Megan Paradzinski, 
sophomore, gets in the right mindset 
before she goes up to the plate. "I 
always tried to remember to relax," 
she said. "I just kept thinking about 
making contact with the ball." 





making 

ends meetO 

25-3 record at season’s end 
cut short with Sectional loss 

Suddenly called off the bench, pitcher Lori Andjelich, 
senior, felt her blood pressure rise at the realization that she 
was going in to pitch for the Sectional Championship game 
against Lake Central. 


"Knowing I had to go in the game to 
stop them from scoring anymore was 
nerve racking for me/' Andjelich said. 
"But having a game ride on my shoulders 
is something I'm used to since I've been 
pitching for so long." 

Try as she might, Andjelich was 
unable to save the game as she and her 
teammates had hoped. They lost 3-2. 

"I'll always remember the Lake 
Central game because it was my best 
game with a no-hitter," Andjelich added. 

Although they lost, the girls, known 
as "the team to beat," according to Nicole 
Enright, senior, had an overall winning 
season with a 25-3 record. With only three 
games lost in regular season play, the 
girls felt like they could hit it out of the 
park on any given day. 

"All those times we were preparing for 
a big game, we thought ’We’re playing a 
really good, state-ranked team today,’ 

safety in numbers 

Safe on third, Mary Ann Spolnik, junior, makes it 
to third base. "When you're running to third, you 
know you have to run hard," Spolnik said. "You 
have to think about avoiding the tag. You also have 
to know what's going on around you. " 


Enright said. "We didn't realize that those 
other teams were the ones saying that 
about us." 

Even with such things to celebrate 
over, the team had its growing pains with 
Jackie Yerga, junior. 

"First, I broke my pinkie and I could 
no longer legally pitch," Yerga said. 
"Then I had my knee cap out of place. It 
was like 'What could happen next?' I 
knew I wouldn't be ready for much post- 
season play, and when we lost, that 
sealed the deal." 

The team's chemistry didn't only exist 
on the field. With the sleep overs, lock-in 
in the Fieldhouse, and the tee-peeing of 
the coaches' houses, the girls got along 
better than most coaches good hope for. 

"We re a very bonded team, even 
though there were the large age gaps," 

Libbie Thompson, junior, said. "We tend 
continued on pg 118 

short pitched 

As she waits for the ball to be thrown to her, Lauren 
Parker, sophomore, squats down in position. "We 
threw the ball around to stay loose." Parker said. 
"Warming up was an important part of the game 
that you couldn't forgot." 



softball 117 





continued from pg 117 


to get along well all of the time, which 
makes it nice." 

The season, although cut short by the 
Sectional loss, ended on a happy note. 

"I'll always remember the people," 
Chrissy Domenico, senior, said. "We had 
such great unity and such great times." 

Coach Beth Vesa, math teacher, agreed. 

"We practiced for Sectionals all sea- 
son," she said. "That was exactly what we 
wanted and we didn't make it. But the 
girls still had a lot of fun through the 
disappointment. Even if things sucked on 
the field, they were still able to laugh. 
They tee-peed my house and spent the 
night on my lawn without me even 
knowing. If that's not fun, I don't know 
what is." 

So back on the mound against Lake 
Central, Andjelich sighed to have her 
hopes go down the drain. At least she had 
the memories. 

"You always know your team is close 
when the catcher and coach throw 'big- 
boned' jokes back and forth," she said. 
"That was always good for a laugh, no 
matter how bad things got." 




Freshman Softball (front row) Jennifer Romano, Stephanie Gorman, JV Softball (front row) Eleanor Kennedy, Megan McKechnie, Laura Hennig, Taylor Della 
Christal del Real, Jennifer Collinsworth (second row) Valerie Alvarez, Jessica Rocco, Melissa Vargo, Jessica Korda, Carolyn Brown (second row) Jackie McCarthy, Liz 
Hillbrich, Coach Ron Moore, Amanda Hoffman, Sara Johnson (back row) Monell, Heather Loden, Emily Eagen, Coach Mike Coil, Kelly Mashura, Katelyn Chovanec, 
Meagan Yothment, Kristina Cretu, Kara Korem, Melissa Cappo Kelly Werner, Justine Leonakis ( back row) Katie Martino, Renae Kooy, Lauren Nourie, Jessica 

Clusserath, Amanda Schulte 



follow the leader 
Followed by Coach 
Vesa's daughter, Kya, 
Lori Andjelich, senior, 
takes a few warm-up 
laps around the field. 
"We all loved having 
Kya at our practices," 
Andjelich said. "She 
was so cute and made 
us all laugh a lot." 




Varsity Softball (front row) Lori Andjelich, Mary Ann Spolnik, Danielle Blair, Hallie Gibbs, Nicole Enright, 
Lauren Parker (second row) Coach Mike Coil' Molly Yothment, Jackie Yerga, Coach BethVesa, Libbie 
Thompson, Chrissy Domenico, Coach Ron Moore (back row) Holly Ispas, Megan Paradzinski, Manager 
Alex Andjelich, Emily Beezhold, Ashley Moore 







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moment 

of truth 

66 

The team works 
together really well, 
but that’s to be 
expected. With so 
many good players, 
they know how to 
play hard. 

33 

Coach 
Mrs. Beth Vesa 

JV Softball 

Lake Central 2-6 

TF South 9-1 
Griffith 3-0 
Wheeler 11-1 
Merrillville 11-0 
Merrillville 15-0 
DeSales 23-0 
Andrean 6*1 
Hanover Central 
18-0 

Highland 5-3 
Kankakee Valley 
11-2 

Crown Point 2-0 
Hobart 10-0 
Lowell 9-0 
Valparaiso 6-2 

Portage 2-4 


Highland Invite 
Griffith 13-2 
Lake Central 1-0 
Chesterton 1-0 
Merrillville 11-3 
Highland 4-2 
Lake Central 4-3 

Lowell Invite 
Kankakee Valley 
13-0 

Andrean 5-1 
Lowell 3-1 
Andrean 6-1 

Record: 24-2 


Freshman Softball 

TF South 7-1 
Marian Catholic 2-1 
Marian Catholic 3-4 
Gavit JV 10-0 
Clark JV 8-0 
North Newton JV 
13-0 

Lake Station JV 11-1 

Record 6-1 


prep talk 

On her way up to bat, Nicole Enright, 
senior, receives some last minute advice 
from Coach Beth Vesa. "Her advice was 
always 'Do your thing!'" she said. 

let loose 

In pitcher.s stance, Jackie Yerga, junior, 
releases the ball. "There's a lot to focus 
on," Yerga said. "I made sure I threw into 
a strike zone." 


all caught up 

Before the next inning, Ashley Moore, 
freshman, warms up with her team- 
mates. "We would throw in between 
every inning," she said. "Any girls in 
the dug out would come out and 
throw to loosen up." 


signed, sealed, delivered 
After being given a sign for a hit and 
run, Nicole Enright, senior, takes aim 
to hit the ball. "It's an easy sign to 
follow," Enright said. "There's not a 
lot of thinking involved. You have to 
hit no matter where the ball is." 


moment 

of truth 

it 

My high school 
career ended with 
me playing some of 
the best golf ever. I 
kinda had to recover 
from earlier in the 
year when I wasn’t 
playing so great, but 
everything hit a 
peak at Sectionals. 

Joey Piatek, 
senior 


Varsity Golf 

Morton 167-214 
Valparaiso 176-157 
Andrean 169-165 

Lake Central 171-177 
Kankakee Valley 
157-181 

Portage 153-170 
Bishop Noll 156-176 

Crown Point 173- 165 
Hobart 162-162 
Highland 164-164 
Lowell 171-192 
Griffith 342-354 
Griffith 158- 177 
Twin Lakes Invite 
5th place 
Valparaiso Invite 
5th place 

Lake Central Invite 
6th place 

Sectionals 
1st place-312 

Regionals 
4th place-319 

Record 8-5 
Conference Champs 
Sectional Champs 
State Qualifier- 
Joey Piatek 


attention grabber 
After pulling out his club, Pero 
Ogrizovich, freshman, responds to his 
name being called. "We had fun at 
practice," he said. "We all would joke 
around and it kept the mood light. We 
just played rounds of golf at practice 
so it was pretty relaxed." 

in check 

While keeping score at practice, Tim 
Bishop, junior, argues with George 
Vauter, junior, over his number of 
strokes. "He was joking trying to say 
that he made it in four shots when 
really it was five," Bishop said. "One 
person per group would keep score 
for every game." 




JV Golf 

Morton 171-230 
Valpo 190-173 
Andrean 186-190 
Lake Central 176-175 

Kankakee Valley 
175-198 

Portage 181-192 
Crown Point 176-186 
Hobart 174-191 
Highland 167-186 

Griffith 348-389 Boys' Golf (front row) Pero Ogrizovich, Rohan Bhagwat, Mike McNicholas, James Han, Mack 

Lowell Invite Rawden, Greg Blair (back row) Andrew Kaminski, Tim Bishop, Tim Wasem, Joey Piatek, 

2nd place Ryan Slosser, George Vauter, Coach Brian Clark 



Record 8-2 


sand-trapped 

Stuck in the sand, Mike McNicholas, 
junior, tries his best to still get a good 
shot. "This particular hole was hard," 
he said . "It was a lot easier to get stuck 
in the sand than to avoid it." 


1 20 boys’ golf 



stavm 





Team surpasses goals, 
records at Sectionals 


On the morning of Sectionals, the Golf Team found itself 
in the Athletic Office awaiting what had become the norm: 
English teacher Coach Brian Clark's, speech. 


"We always had talks the day before 
and the mornings of our tournaments, 
but Sectionals was different this year," 
captain Joey Piatek, senior, said. 

"Coach sat us down and showed us a 
picture of Ryan Marsh when he was 
about 8 years old, and his great attitude 
for life became an inspiration for us all 
that day — Sectionals was a big deal, but 
other things were important too." 

A great attitude seemed to be the 
theme the Boys' Golf season, with Coach 
Clark's slogan: "PTP61505." 

"It meant 'Perform to Potential/" 
Piatek said "Not just in golf, but every- 
day — to be a good person. The numbers 
were the date of the final day of State — 
June 16 — but it was also cool because the 
six stood for our ability to have a six 
game run for winning Sectionals, and 
we've won 15 total in Munster's history." 

The team did perform to their poten- 
tial, even if it got off to a rocky start. 

"We had some inexperienced players 


we had to develop, but we had potential," 
Mr. Clark said. 

Led by Piatek's Medalist Honors 70, 
including birdies on all four par threes, 
the team shot a 312 at Sectionals, its lowest 
team score in two years and a season 
record. Junior Tim Bishop rounded out 
the top five, with an 82 at Sectionals. "We 
have good depth. Any player can move 
up to where he needs to be." 

As Conference Champs, the team 
couldn't help but feel a sense of 
accomplishment. "After some close losses 
in the season, like to Hobart and 
Highland, it felt really good to come back 
and win Conference — we avenged 
ourselves," Piatek laughed. 

Take it from Joe Cool himself. "The 
coolest thing about golf is that we really 
got along," Piatek said. "We enjoyed 
playing together and we got closer as the 
season went along. The game of golf is 
great, but it's the team — the players — that 
make it an enjoyable experience," 




straight and narrow 

Eye on the ball, Joey Piatek, senior, follows through 
with his shot. "I never realize I'm making a face 
when 1 shoot," Piatek said. "I'm always focused 
on my follow through, especially on tough holes." 


put in place 

As he places his ball on the tee, George Vauter, 
sophomore, positions the ball for a perfect shot. "The 
first shot is important," Vauter said. "It usually 
determined if you could make you could make par." 






eyeline 

Lining up his shot, Rohan Bagwhat, 
sophomore, examines the break. 
Bagwhat said. "If the green breaks I 
to adjust my shot to compensate for 
the change." Bagwhat shot a career- 
best 75 at Palmira during Sectionals. 


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moment 

of truth 

U 

When we lost to 
Crown Point for the 
second time, I 
couldn’t believe it. I 
felt so confident that 
we would win and 
go on to State, 
maybe even 
becoming State 
runner-up. It ended 
and we couldn’t do 
anything about it but 
hope that Maureen 
[Modesto, 
sophomore] would 
do well as an 
individual at State. 

Rohini Chatterjee, 
junior 

Varsity Tennis 

Crown Point 2-3 

Lowell 5-0 
Lake Central 5-0 
Bishop Noll 5-0 
Highland 4-1 
North Central 1 -4 
Wheeler 5-0 
Center Grove 1 -4 
Andrean 5-0 
Gavit 5-0 
Penn 4-1 
St. Joe 3-2 
Culver Military 
Academy 2-3 
Valparaiso 3-2 
Plymouth 1-4 

Warsaw Invite 
3rd place 

Sectionals 
Lake Central 5-0 
Gavit 5-0 

Regionals 

Crown Point 2-3 

Record 12-5 
LAC Champions 
Sectional Champions 
3rd in State Singles- 
Maureen Modesto 

State Record: 
30th consecutive 
Sectional title 

JV Tennis 


battle of the sexes 
Prepared to be matched against a 
member of the Boys' Tennis Team, 
Lindsay Weiss, junior; Emily Kitchell, 
sophomore; Rohini Chatterjee, junior; 
Shobha Pai, junior; and Anna Guan- 
zon, freshman; laugh while waiting. 
"Playing the boys helped us better 
our game/'Pai said. "Facing the boys 
was fun because they were good prac- 
tice for our harder meets." 

on the fly 

Ready to receive a forehand, Lindsay 
Weiss, junior, concentrates on the 
court. She'd played varsity since 
freshman year. "It was neat to have 
the younger girls look up to me, and 
it was nice to be able to help them 
out," Weiss said. 

united front 

Arms locked in an embrace, Maureen 
Modesto, sophomore, looks for 
support before a game from junior 
Lindsay Weiss, sophomore Katelyn 
Laszlo, and freshmen Emily Kitchell 
and Sam Tantillo. 






Crown Point 3-10 

Lowell 4-1 
Highland 7-3 
Wheeler 6-0 
Gavit 11-1 


Girls' Tennis {front row) Coach Lopez, Anna Guanzon, Shobha Pai, Emily Kitchell, Maureen 
Modesto, Lindsay Weiss, Sam Tantillo, Rohini Chatterjee, Katelyn Laszlo, Coach Sid Rothstein 
(second row) Coach Bill Carr, Mary VanDuerson, Pooja Kansal, Pooja Khatiwada, Anitha 
Umpathy, Swara Kopparty, Sarah Galante, Roli Mandhana, Coach Bob Modesto (back row) 
Sarah Chowdhury, Risa Hurwich, Jenna Tritsch, Nicoletta Coduti, Mireya Villalba, Patricia 
Schmueser, Nora Kish 


Record 4-1 



122 girls’ tennis 









Regional streak upset 
first time in 12 years 


Playing Crown Point as the first match of the season, the 
Girls' Tennis team didn't expect to be defeated. Upset 2-3 
by their biggest rivals in the Region, the girls decided things 
had to be switched up before the season ended. 


"We moved our No. 1 doubles team 
from Rohini [Chatterjee, junior] and 
Shobha [Pai, junior] to Rohini and 
Katelyn [Laszlo, sophomore]," said 
Assistant Coach Mr. Steven Lopez, 
history teacher. "We ran into a team that 
matched up well. We knew it'd be close 
the first time and at Regionals." 

For Laszlo, it was too close for com- 
fort. Serving the final match against 
Crown Point, she set up the ball and 
slammed it across, hoping for victory. 

"I served and the girl's partner said 
something that sounded like 'out' so I 
stopped the ball," Laszlo said. "I was 
really confused because all of a sudden, 
all the Crown Point people started 
cheering 'We won!' and our opponents 
claimed that one of them said 'yours' 
instead of 'out.' It didn't make any sense 
because of course it was hers, she was 
receiving the serve." 

Matching the identical 2-3 loss of the 
first game of the season, the team lost 
Regionals for the first time in 12 years. 
With only two returning Varsity 
hard hit 

Seeing the ball. No. 1 player Maureen Modesto, 
sophomore, prepares for an overhead hit. "It was 
important to not get distracted," she said. Maureen 
finished the season with a 25-3 record. 


members and no seniors, the girls 
bounced to a solid 12-5 season record. 

"We focused so much on practice and 
making things just like the game day," 
Maureen Modesto, No. 1 singles player, 
said. "We wanted to be the best we could, 
but that also meant playing for three to 
four hours of practice a day." 

With her team stranded at Regionals, 
Modesto qualified for State as an indi- 
vidual. Carrying a 25-2 season record, 8- 
1 in post season play, she lost to Tiffany 
Welcher of Clarksville 6-3, 6-3 in the 
Semi-finals, and finished 3rd after beating 
Lauren Delaney from Franklin Central 6- 
0, 6-1 in the Consolation match, modesta 
ended the season by earning All State 
First Team Singles honors. 

"It was an honor, but it was from 
nothing but hours of practice," she said. 

As the year served up disappointment 
and rewards, the team stayed optimistic 
about their game and their chances 
against Crown Point, according to Coach 
Lopez. 

"The girls are hungry now," he said. 
"They won't let it happen again." 
coach approach 

With an upcoming match in mind, junior Rohini 
Chattergee receives advice from Coach Mr. Steven 
Lopez with partner Katelyn Laszlo, sophomore. 





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stand by 

Anticipating the return, Katelyn Laszlo, sophomore, 
readies to hit the serve during a match against 
Highland. Lazio and partner Rohini Chattergee, jun- 
ior, won the Highland match and went on to win 
Sectionals. "It was a good win," Laszlo said. 
"Highland is our rival, and it was nice to beat them." 


girls' tennis 123 



moment 

of truth 


What I wanted all 
season was to drop 
my times and to not 
get hurt. So many 
people injured 
themselves by not 
stretching and over 
use, and then they 
pulled their mus- 
cles. I tried to 
stretch as much as I 
could and not 
overwork myself so 
I didn’t get hurt like 
everyone else. 

Joe Dwars, 
senior 


u 

We were really 
happy with some of 
the teams’ improve- 
ments even though 
you didn’t always 
see their names in 
the papers. 

Coach 
Aaron Brown 


Varsity Track 

Highland, Hobart 86 
Kankakee Valley 86 
Hammond Relays 96 

Gary Roosevelt 49 

LAC In-Door 
1st place: 103.5 pts 

LAC Conference 

4th place 


up for grabs 

In full flight, Chris Selent, senior 
attempts to break the school's track 
record in the long jump. "I knew that 
was my last home meet and my last 
chance to break the track record, so I 
tried my hardest," he said. He broke 
the stadium record with a 23'2 1/2" 
jump. Later in the meet, Selent 
tweaked his hamstring while running 
the 400 Relay. He later nursed it on 
the field with Rich Meyers, 
sophomore, looking on. "The injury 
hurt my chances in hurdles and the 
400," he said. "It was a huge dis- 
appointment." 








Mustang Invite 

2nd place: 97 pts 

Sectionals 

2nd place: 95 pts 

Record 4-3 
Regional Qualifiers: 
Chris Selent 
Danny White 
Greg Gier 
State Qualifier: 

Chris Selent 
School Record: 
Chris Selent, 
Long Jump 
23’2 1/2” 



Boys' Track (front row) Grant Felgenhauer, Nick Benedek, Eliot Benman, Greg Gier, Chris Selent, Brian 
Rubesha, Aaron Pleitner, Joe Dwars, Phil Shapiro, Kevin Strbjak (second row) Coach Ruth Brown, Adam 
Cooper, Alex Shmagranoff, Chris Cheng, Warren Lane, Rich Meyers, Matt Jones, Jose Gutierrez, Dave 
Snuckel, Ashiri Shah, Jose Kho, Joe Jamicich (third row) Coach Aaron Brown, Jacob Gerber, Sam Kasmark, 
Jeff Justus, Brendan Georgas, Jason Pastrana, Michael Fisher, Dan Crisman, Alex Brajak, Phil Chiang, 
Tom Mambourg, Coach Brian Vance (fourth row) Blake Williams, James Burgwald, Pat Doherty, John 
Jurkash, Nick Pantazis, Cam Selent, Kenny Hamilton, Tim Yee, Anthony Fattore, Bryan Wysock (hack 
row) Ted Hanak, Ed Gier, Danny Kretz, Tim Qualls, Dan Rak, Kyle Harker, Mitch LaRock, Jimmy Hunt, 
Lararick Whitlock, Danny White 


ahead of time 

While pushing himself to finish the 
race, junior Danny White, checks his 
watch to see his pace. "I tried to keep 
track of my races myself, this way I 
knew exactly what I had to do," White 
said. 


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boys’ track 1 25 


clear the air 

Pole in hand, Greg Gier, senior, flie over the bar. "I 
liked doing pole vault the best," Gier said. "It was 
always exciting being that high in the air." 


high and mighty 

Flying through the air, Mike Fisher, sophomore, exe- 
cutes his jump. "I'd concentrate on the height and 
what my coach told me at practices," he said. 


fly m 

Selent’s 4th at State ends 
season on strong note 

Running the straightaway of the 400 Relay's third leg 
during the Mustang Invite, Chris Selent, senior, felt sure of 
his fast moving legs. As he approached the turn, he felt some- 
thing in his leg pull and a shooting pain. 


After a pulled hamstring injury, Selent 
continued to strive for his personal goals. 
Although his injury prevented him from 
competing in the hurdles, Chris managed 
to have a record-breaking season. 

It started at the Chesterton meet when 
Chris broke the school long jump record 
of 21' 5 1/2" with a 23' 2 1/2" jump. 

"I set goals for myself at every meet," 
Selent said. "Everytime I tried to reach 
them, which I usually did." 

More of the team had pain than Selent. 
When the first major injury occurred at 
the Highland/Hobart meet, the team's 
over-all performance began hurting. 

"This season was kind of disappoint- 
ing because the guys had so much 
potential that fell short from their 
injuries," said Coach Mr. Aaron Brown, 
Wilbur Wright Middle School teacher. 

If Selent's injury wasn't enough, 
David Snuckle, junior, suffered the pains 
of a snapped tendon in his foot. "When 


Snuckle got hurt it was a real dis- 
appointment," Greg Gier, senior, said. 
"He injured his foot during his fastest 
race of the season. There was no doubt 
in my mind, had he not been hurt, he 
would have qualified for State." 

Gier's season was also cut short dur- 
ing his final jump at Regionals. Greg 
placed fourth at the Regional meet and 
missed State by one vault. 

"I did well at the beginning," he said. 
"I hit the bar with my hand on the way 
down from my last jump." 

The team received help from its 
younger members as well. Jim Hunt 
broke the freshman long jump record for 
the first time since the 60s. Danny White, 
junior, ran his fastest time for the one- 
mile with 4:34 and two-mile withl0:03. 

In the end, Selent overcame his pain 
to be the only team member to trimuph 
at Regionals and move on to State, where 
he finished fourth with a jump of 22' 7". 



good 


ds 

As records fall, 


10 girls qualify for State 

Racing around the corner in the 1,600 Relay, Ashley De- 
Vries, senior, let her legs slow down beneath her. Her arms, 
however, kept up the speed, racing the baton to her partners. 


"No matter what, if I kept my arms 
going, I could keep my whole body 
going," DeVries said. "Swimming made 
my arms really muscular. Pumping them 
kept the momentum." 

Leading the Girls' Track Team to their 
sixth straight Lake Athletic Conference 
meet championship May 10, DeVries 
aimed high. Riding on several first places 
early in the season, DeVries ran four 
events and won them all — the 100 with 
12.71, the 200 with 26.64, the 400 Relay 
with 50.58 and the 1,600 Relay with 
4:07.70, a track and meet record. 

Teammate Chelsy Kimes, sophomore, 
went for record breaking too, hitting a 
stadium long jump record of 17'6 1/2". 

"I pushed myself to my personal 
bests," Kimes said. "I worked on the 
event all year, so it paid off when I broke 
the record and when I made it to State." 

Nine other girls along with Kimes 
qualified for State. With a strong hold 





on most teams, victory was sweet. 

"We had meets canceled earlier in the 
season," Coach Mr. Rob McCall, English 
teacher, said. "That pushed them to the 
brink, not being able to run. They wanted 
to get out and run as fast as they could." 

The team proved their coach right, 
racing to field honor rolls in almost every 
event. Ruth Christopher, freshman, 
attributed her 1:02.1 in the 400 Relay to 
her teammates' help. 

"Jennie [Jamicich, junior] was always 
there to help," Christopher said. "When 
I made my record at the Mustang Invite, 
she was right there cheering us on." 

In the end, the season came down to 
first places and record breakers. 

"We got where we wanted to be," 
Coach Mr. Dirk Sloan, Wilbur Wright 
Middle School teacher, said. "The fresh- 
men worked so hard and achieved so 
much in a short year. They stepped up to 
make the team." 


throw around 

With full concentration, Karen Larsen, freshman, 
releases her discus. "I would put all my energy into 
getting a good throw," said Karen. "It took a lot of 
focus, but that's what I liked." 


upper hand 

Reaching the baton, Ashley DeVries, senior, prac- 
tices exchanges with Sarah Rubino, freshman, and 
Brittany Bohling, senior. "A slow exchange can 
make a world of difference at the end," DeVries said. 


armed and dangerous 
Arms wide open, Brittany Bohling, 
senior, executes her long jump. "I just 
tried to concentrate on running as fast 
as I could to hit my mark," Bohling 
said. "There can be a lot running 
through your head, but you have to 
focus on what you have to do." 



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girls’ track 127 


moment 

^truth 

When I broke my 
record, it was like 
‘Wow, I finally did 
what I wanted to.’ To 
be announced at 
the end of the meet 
was the coolest 
feeling in the world. 

Chelsy Kimes, 
sophomore 
Varisty Track 

Hobart, Highland 
1st place: 87 
Kankakee Valley 
1st place: 91 pts 
Hammond Relays 
1st place 
Highland Invite 
1st place: 155 pts 
Mustang Invite 
1st place: 141 pts 

LAC In-Door 
1st place: 127 pts 

LAC Invite 
1st place 

Sectionals 

2nd of 11: 129 pts 

Regionals 

8th of 27: 32 pts 

State 

50th: 6 pis 

Record 6-0 
LAC Champs 
Sectional Champs: 
100: Ashley DeVries 
400: Ruth Christopher 
Long Jump: 
Chelsy Kimes 
State Qualifiers: 

Christia Bieda 
Stefanie Dohman 
Amy Fuhs 
Sophie Griggs 
Jennie Jamicich 
Chelsy Kimes 
Kristen Pagane 
Sara Rubino 


on the fly 

Body stretched, Chelsey Kimes, 
sophomore, completes her long 
jump. "We had a great season," 
Kimes said. "I worked really hard, 
and it all paid off when I broke the 
record of 17'6"." 

hop to it 

Caught in mid-hurdle, Stefanie 
Dohman, sophomore, focuses on 
the rest of her race. "Hurdles was 
an event that you had to stay 
focused on what's ahead," Doh- 
man said. "It's easy to mess up." 


Girls' Track (front row) Coach Dirk Sloan, Christia Bieda, Jennifer Jamicich, Katelyn 
Bochnowski, Sylvia Borowicz, Chelsy Kimes, Brittany Bohling, Ashley DeVries, Stefanie 
Dohman, Sarah Rubino, Coach Rob McCall (second row) Kristine Kho, Sophie Griggs Nicole 
Trimolt, Lani Ravelo, Kristine Kovach, Marissa Sylvester, Kristen Pagane, Allison Medina. 
Annie Marinakos (third row) Amy Fuhs, Jennifer Novasel, Lovelyn Pastrana, Debbie 
Wilczynski, Ashley McGuire, Eunice Ntiamoah, Ruth Christopher, Megan Hmska, Amy 
Fuchs, Molly Poczontek, Stephanie Gajewski (back row) Desiree Cossyleon, Sam Torres. 
Annie Seaman, Onanasan Gbagi, Tabitha Strong, Coach Michelle Duffy, Julie Zivich, Jenna 
Brakulis, Lindsey Ziemba, Rachel Quinones 





holler back girls 
Fists pumped, seniors Kelly Fray, 
Brittany Bohling, Kristen Szafasz and 
Jessie Stalmack lead the crowd in the 
fieldhouse. "The crowd always gave 
us a great response," Bohling said. 

Junior Varsity Cheerleading (front row) Lauren Drosos, Marissa 
Slyvester, Megan McKechnie (middle row) Marissa Zoppetti, 
Bridget Parker, Eunice Ntiamoah, Katie Szafasz (back row) Matie 
Velasquez, Taylor Della Rocco, Alyssa Hruskocy 


128 cheerleading 


Freshman Cheerleading (front row) Alex Cohen, Ashley Lair, 
Jenna Tritsch (middle row) Sarah Rubino, Taylor Brian (back row) 
Alysssa Spungen, Debbie Wilczynski, Ashley Arens 


to the point 

With senior Angela Sowinski guiding 
them into position, junior Andrea 
Coulis and seniors Brittany Bohling, 
Aubrey Velasquez and Ashley Brown 
hold junior Kim Hasse on a pyramid 
mount. "It was so important to get 
everyone in exactly the right 
position," Hasse said. 


hug shot 

With a smile from a fourth grader, 
Kelly Fray, senior, gives a hug. "Little 
kids from our day camp cheered with 
us at a few games," Fray said. "They 
wanted to do everything like us." 


stand in 

Reacting to the action on the football 
field, sophomores Marissa Zoppetti 
and Eunice Ntiamoah wait in the 
stands before cheering. "I liked 
supporting the team," Zoppetti said. 
"I went to all the events, and football 
was my favorite." 






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abrupt end 

w JL %r to long season 

and shout 

Over the crowd's roar, Kim Hasse, junior, fought back her 
fears and continued cheering as her teammates hoisted her 
into the air for a mount. With her fears of falling confirmed 
a few seconds later, she felt her teammates' grasps slipping. 


"When the build hit its peak, it felt 
unsteady," Hasse said. "Some people 
brought me down but others kept me up, 
so my body turned as I came down." 

One mistake proved too many when 
Hasse's fall left the team one girl short 
for the next three weeks due to her 
bruised kneecap. 

"It was hard with 11 girls," Kristen 
Szafasz, senior, said. "We tried bringing 
up girls from JV, but it got to be too much. 
We stuck with 11 and made new mounts." 

Although unable to compete in one of 
their two competitions because of the 
injured teammate, the girls still found 
ways to make their season worthwhile. 

"We had fun decorating the basketball 
and football players' houses," Brittany 
Bohling, senior, said. "Promoting spirit 
for our school was fun since everyone 
cooperated this year. Last year and the 
year before, no one got along." 

Through it all, the girls' hard work was 
well worth it, according to their coach. 

fall into line 

In unison, seniors Ashley Brown, Aubrey 
Velasquez, Kelly Fray, Brittany Bohling, Jessie 
Stalmack and Kirsten Szafasz cheer football team 
from the sidelines. "At the track, we could do more 
things, like big mounts with all three squads," 
Stalmack said. 


"They were a very talented squad." 
Coach Trish Hayduk said, "We definitely 
out shined other teams because of our 
strong elements like our tumbling." 

Tumbling provided a major aspect for 
many of the girls. The flips the girls 
performed often won awards at camp 
and shocked many opposing squads. 

"Brittany [Bohling, seniorj's awesome 
tumbling always caused chaos during 
time-outs," Tamiko Toyama, junior, said. 
"You could always bet after she did a full 
flip our fans would follow with a 'you 
can't do that' chant." 

Because of difficult elements such as 
their flips and builds, the girls earned 
enough points at competition to win a bid 
to nationals. Although school policy does 
not allow teams to travel to nationals, 
many felt the season was still a success. 

"We had a strong squad. We all got 
along," Kelly Fray, senior, said. "We 
expected to do well, and we proved our- 
selves by receiving the bid to nationals." 

stick em up 

Hands raised in support, Andrea Coulis, junior, 
watches free throws at a basketball game against 
Andrean. "When we put our hands up and the 
player made the shot, we'd yell 'swoosh!'" Coulis 
said. "After a while, the fans caught on. It felt good 
when fans cheered along with us. 




Varsity Cheerleading (front row) Andrea Coulis, Kim Hasse, 
Tamiko Toyama (middle row) Hilary Grunewald, Jordan Sunder- 
land, Kelly Fray, Brittany Bohling (back rmv) Ashley Brown, Aubrey 
Velasquez, Angela Sowinski, Jessica Stalmack, Kristen Szafasz 


cheerleading 129 




I — | Beating rivals 

II LJ T* for first time 

* defines team 

f° ot forward 


Anxiously awaiting the results, Lizzie Browder, 
sophomore, looked at her teammates' faces with hope. They 
had prepared two weeks before the Homestead Tournament, 
hoping to beat Lake Central, their number one area rival. 


Finally getting the scores, Browder's 
excitement — and the happiness of her 
fellow dance team members — couldn't be 
contained. They'd beat Lake Central after 
years of coming up short. 

"After we won, we were just walking 
on air," Browder said. "We didn't beat 
Lake Central by much, but it was just 
enough for us to get by. It was so rare for 
us to get first." 

This feeling had the girls dancing — 
literally — all the way to State March 5. 
"We knew we won," Alexa Harris, junior, 
said. "It gave us so much determination 
for State." 

Once on the State floor, though, that 
special something from Homestead 
disappeared, Harris said. "We knew we 
had the ability to beat Lake Central and 
Floyd Central [from southern Indiana], 
but for some reason it just didn't happen 
out on the dance floor," she said. 

Browder shared those sentiments. "So 
much work comes down to five minutes 
at State," she said. "All those hours after 
school, all the practicing, basically your 
entire season ends up on the floor there 
and that's it." 

kid stuff 

While teaching moves at the Pom's Annual Kiddie 
Camp, Alexa Harris, junior, shows kindergartners 
how to begin their routine. "You have to be patient 
with the young kids," Harris said. "Cine of the girls 
cried the whole time. She even cried while they 
were performing their piece at the end." 


The girls didn't misstep — they placed 
third in State, behind perennial rivals 
Lake Central and Floyd Central. Leah 
Alberson, junior, placed first for her solo 
piece, as well as second place for an en- 
semble with juniors Harris and Melissa 
Crary. Those three girls, along with junior 
Elyse Van Camp and sophomore Kaitlin 
Richie made the All-State team. 

Ilissa Gershman stayed positive 
throughout. "Not beating Lake Central 
was disappointing, but we overcame it," 
she said. "You win as a team and you lose 
as a team. It makes it a little easier." 

That cheerful outlook carried the girls 
beyond their losses and let them focus 
on their gains. With only three weeks off 
during thy year, their determination gain- 
ed them a slot at Nationals. But due to 
ISSHA policy that no sport can compete 
at Nationals, they were unable to attend. 

No matter what awards and recog- 
nition, the team remained close. 

"The team grew over the year and 
became very strong," Riyona Abraham, 
sophomore, said. "We had one of the 
strongest varsity teams ever. Even if we 
didn't win it all, we still kept it together." 

just for kicks 

Smiles wide on the football field, Lauren Tanzillo, 
freshman; Melissa Crary, junior; and Kaitlin Ne- 
Owell, sophomore, dance to "I Need A Hero" at the 
Homecoming game. "The hardest part of this dance 
was getting our legs up in unison and holding onto 
each other at the same time," Newell said. 




1 30 dance team 




stretching the limit 
Stretching her leg as far as possible, Kris- 
tina Standley, senior, gets ready for a two 
hour after school practice in the field- 
house. "It was so important to warm up 
before we went over our moves," Stanley 
said. "If I didn't stretch, I knew my 
muscles would feel awful the next day." 


to the point 

As part of her ensemble dance, 
Melissa Crary, junior, stretches 
herself into the splits at the 
Munster Poms Invite. "Being out 
on floor was always a rush of 
excitement," she said. "I loved 
getting out there and expressing 
myself through dance." 

Varsity Dance (front row) Megan 
Krueger, Emily Kitchell, Rachel 
Eldert, Sarah l.is/ka, Elyse Van 
Camp (second row) Samantha 
Taylor, Kaitlin Newell, Kaitlin 
Richie, Leah Alberson (back row) 
Alexa Harris, Lauren Tanzillo, 
Melissa Crary, Uiyona Abraham, 
Jackie Kovach 







move to the music 
In beginning form at 
practice after school, the 
Dance Team works on their 
competition dance. "We 
conquered Lake Central 
with this dance at the 
Homestead meet," Elyse 
Van Camp, junior, said. 
"Everything that went into 
it, all the practices and all 
the sweat, made Poms just 
like playing a real sport." 


oh-ver the top 

Equipped with poms for their normal 
routine, Riyona Abraham, soph- 
omore, cheers with her team. "We per- 
formed once at the Munster Invite," 
she said. "We were the strongest in 
Pom category when we competed. We 
knew exactly what we had to do." 


Junior Varsity Dance (front row) 
Courtney Basile, Natalie Miyashiro, 
Olivia Gershman (second row) 
Nicoletta Coduti, Kaitlin Hines, Mary 
Baggett, Michele Zehner (third row) 
Leann Sikora, Tashi Damjanovich, 
Mimi Grozdanich 


dance team 131 




different as night and day 
On arch-nemesis day Joey Piatek. senior, dresses 
up as Luigi for Senior Spirit Week. "Tom Grantner 
was Mario." he said. "We tried to think of enemies 
with long and skinny or short and fat duos.” After 
the greased watermelon race at the Homecoming 
pep session, a friend makes Amanda Scott, 
freshman, laugh. Hiding behind his goggles and 
swim cap. Assistant Principal Mr. Al Gandolfi waits 
to be pied in the face at the Homecoming pep rally. 
"It was messy," Mr. Gandolfi said of his specialized 
head gear. "I don't like to be sticky, and it became 
pretty sticky." 




a slice of 


ice or 

odds 


and 


ends 




ree hundred and eighty-three freshman, 377 sophomores, 
339 juniors, 307 seniors and 89 teachers and admini- 
strators added up to more than 1,495 people at school. 


but a unique blend of interests, backgrounds and lives. 


Pretending to focus on the lecture, Sarah Grabarczyk, 

junior, doodled Manga characters on her 

sketchpad, as Mrs. Renee Kouris, English teacher, 
prepared her students for their poetry project. 


Click after click, Ryan Miller, freshman, typed 

computer codes while building the Wilbur 


Wright Middle School Pom's web-site. 


With a phone call every Saturday to his girlfriend in 
Lithuania, Ugnius Vaitiekus, senior, kept in touch 
with his homeland. 


Combined, people made up the odds and ends. 

Without them, classes wouldn't be the same. 


chilled to the bone 

Listening for her Jeopardy question in Mr. Mike 
Blaze s AP U.S. History class, Kim Dooley, junior, 
tugs her blanket closer for warmth. "Having the 
blanket was a way to stay warm and comfy 
whenever I needed it," Kim said. "I also used it in 
classes like Spanish 4 and AP Biology, where it felt 
like I was outdoors in dead of winter." 


a slice of odds and ends 1 3 


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raiseyourvoice 


m*i »}=!•] w »w ft i 


What senior 
privileges exist in 
school and how 
do they work? 


Depending on the 
activity you are in, 
when you are a 
senior, you’re the 
head of that field. 
When you’re a 
freshman, the 
upperclass repre- 
sents what your 
interest is all about. 

Martin Blumberg, 
senior 


u 


When I was a 
sophomore I had to 
park by the bus 
barn, and now that 
I'm a senior I have a 
spot right next to the 
handicap spots. 


Sarah Burnstein, 
senior 


C £ 

Whatever the senior 
says, goes. At lunch 
one time, Mike 
Hawryszkow made 
Alyssa Spungen get 
up on the lunch 
table and had her 
scream ‘I love Mike 
Hawryszkow!’ She 
was like ‘I can’t 
believe this,’ but she 
did it. 


JJ 


Kelly Fray, 
senior 


u 

It’s easier to talk to 
anyone because 
you’re older. The 
underclassmen look 
up to you because 
you’re older and the 
teachers are easier 
to talk to because 
they know you and 
you know them. 

Phil Shapiro, 
senior 


ft 

Seniors get respect 
from underclass- 
men. It’s a weird 
feeling: you feel 
more respected 
because you’re 
older. You’re able to 
meet more people 
since they think that 
since you are a 
senior you must be 
cool. 



senior 


Ena Akaforo: Spanish Club 12; Track 10-12 
Daniel J. Albrecht-Mallinger: Marching Band 

9-12; Pep Band 11-12; Theater 9-10; Amnesty 
International 9-12 

Elena Marie Alcala: Track 9-12; Spanish Club 9; 
DECA 11 

Elizabeth S. Alonzo 

Ashley Elizabeth Alters: Tennis 9 


Lori Andjelich: Basketball 9-10; Softball 9-12; 
NHS 11-12 

Radu Apostopia: Swimming 9-11; Tennis 10-11; 
NHS 10-12; Academic Team 10; Spanish Club 
Eric Appelsies: Speech 9-12; Tennis 9-12 (capt. 
12); Paragon 11; NHS 11-12; Ping Pong 10-12 
Jessica Arens: Ping Pong 10; Softball 9; Project X 

10- 11; ASL 11; DECA 11; SADD 11-12; Fashion 
Club 10 

Spelios Theodore Bacoyanis: Swimming 9; 
Mixed Ensembles 9-12; Marching Band 9-12; Jazz 
Band 10; Speech and Debate 12; Orchestra 9-11; 
Pep Band 10-12; Musical 10-11 

Mark Balicki: Football 9-12 (capt. 12); Wrestling 
9-10; Track 9-10; JETS 11-12 
Steven Balog: Swimming 9-12; Marching Band 
9-12; Jazz Band 12; Pep Band 12; JETS 9-12 (capt. 

11- 12); Academic Super Bowl 11-12; NHS 11-12 
Brent J. Banach: Football 9-12 (capt 12); Basket- 
ball 9-12 (capt 12); Baseball 9-12; NHS 11-12 
Joel Richard Barnes: Football 9-11; Track and 
Field 9-10; Choir 9-12 (All-State); Ensembles 10- 
12; Thespian 10-12; Speech and Debate 11-12; 
Jordan R. Barnes: Football 9-11; Track 9-10; 
Speech/Debate 12; Ensemble 10-12 (All-State); 
Theatre Company 10-12; African Drumming 12 

Kyle Becich: Football 9-12; Track 11 
Michelle Rose Becka: Speech 9-12 (treas. 11, 
vice pres. 12); Spanish Club 9-11; NHS 11-12; 
SADD 10-12; CEC 11-12; Theater 10-12; Ping 
Pong 11 

Natalie Belkairous: Swimming 9-11; NHS 11-12; 
French Club 9-12 

Cristina Iris Benavente: Project X 10-11; SADD 
11; Thespian 11-12; Auditorium Staff 9-12; 
Ensemble 10-12; Cross Country 12; DECA 12 
Eliot Benman: Band 9; Orchestra 9-12; Cross 
Country 10-12; Debate 12; French Club 12 



134 seniors 





u 

We can cut in the 
lunch line, but every 
time I try they send 
me to the back of 
the line. 

Emily Bradley, 
senior 


scream and shout 
In the front row of the senior section 
at a football game, Alex Rodiguez- 
Ruich and Rachel Myszak, seniors, 
show their support. “We made 
beaters to spell out ‘Munster, ' Alex 
said. “But someone was always 
missing so it was never right.” 


Graduating half- 
way through is what 
I’m doing. I’m going 
to work, and make 
money for college 
instead of being in 
school. 

Joey Petrone, 
senior 



a 

Teachers are more 
lenient on what you 
can say or do. They 
don’t care as much 
about how we talk. 
Cutting in the lunch 
line is a senior 
privilege, and we 
also get custody of 
the Commons. 

n 

Brent Banach, 
senior 




cheer up 

Pumped up in the fieldhouse, seniors 
Brian Rubesha, Ryan Dillner, Kyle 
Becich and Prince Kwateng yell to 
their classmates competing in the pep 
rally. ’’We had to get everyone going,” 
Ryan said. “We wanted to win!” 

hair spray 

Can of white hair dye in hand, Arturo 
Paramo, senior, sprays junior Marinko 
Repac’s head on Homecoming. “I 
wanted to spread school spirit,” Arturo 
said. “It was fun to dye everyone’s hair 
with the stuff.” 


paint the halls red 
Lipstick in hand, Missy Gratska, 
senior, leaves her mark on a 
freshman's face on Homecoming. 
Seniors waited three years to have the 
authority to rule the school with lipstick 
during Spirit Week. 


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mutualfriendshift 


How has your 
group of friends 
changed since you 
started high 
school? 


£ £ 

I’m growing up and 
trying new things. 

My circle of friends 
is changing. How- 
ever, my ‘true’ 
friends will always 
be there no matter 
how different we 
are. So my group of 
friends has really 
not changed that 
much. 

Kavita Nana, 
senior 


££ 

We have all gone 
our separate ways 
when we realized 
where we were 
going to college. 

And they all got 
girlfriends, and that 
gets pretty serious. 
Girlfriends played a 
big roll in us not 
hanging out. 

5J 

Pete Drogolewicz, 
senior 


££ 

For senior year, I’ve 
been a lot more 
reserved and more 
focused on school, 
with applications 
and getting ready 
for college. My 
group of friends 
became smaller 
because I focused 
myself so much on 
school. 

Murad Ornery, 
senior 


££ 

Freshman year I 
had a big group of 
friends. After that 
year we all split up 
into smaller groups. 

I realized my true 
friends. This huge 
group turned into 
four good friends. 

55 

Lucy Brown, 
senior 


££ 

I've branched 
farther than just the 
people in my 
classes. Now I 
have friends who 
go to other schools 
and I’ve become 
friends with their 
friends too. 

55 

Erica Ranade. 
senior 


touch of class 
In the cafeteria before school, Brian Sherman, 
sophomore, Rachel Heinrich, junior and Beth 
Rubino, senior, mingle regardless of age. 


Erica Bhavsar: Project X 9-12; Spanish Club 9-12; 
NHS 11-12; SADD 9-12 
Andrew Bissonette: Spanish Club 9 
Martin R. Blumberg: Auditorium Staff 12; 
Spanish Club 12; ASL 10; Speech 11; Theater 
Company 10-12 (vice pres. 12) Musical 10-12; 
Thespian 11-12; Ensembles 12 
Brittany Bohling: Track 9-12 (capt. 12); 
Cheerleading 9-12 (capt. 9, 12); Diving 9; NHS 
11-12; Student Govt. 12; ASL 10-12; CEC 9; 
Project X 9-11; DECA 10; Aquarium Club 9 
Zak Boswell: Football 9-12; Wrestling 9-12 (capt. 
12); Baseball 9-12; Project X (10-12); Student 
Govt. 11-12 (vice pres. 12); NHS 11-12; Jets 11-12 

Douglas E. Boyer: Band 9-12; Jazz Band 9-12; 
Orchestra 10-12; Pep Band 9-12; Ping-Pong 12 
Emily N. Bradley: Band 9-12 (Drum Major 10- 
12); Pep Band 9-12; Orchestra 9-11; Auditorium 
Staff 9-12; Theatre Company 9-12; Thespian 10- 
12 

Stephenie Nicole Brajak: Volleyball 9-12 (capt. 
12); Basketball 9-10; Track 9-12; ASL 10-11; 

SADD 12; Homecoming Queen 12 
Jessica Gospava Brakulis: Swimming 9-12 (capt. 
11 - 12 ) 

Ashley Lauren Brian: Spanish Club 9-10; Project 
X 9-12; SADD 12; ASL 11 


Beau Brokop 

Ashley Meghan Brown: Cheerleading 9-12 
(capt. 9); ASL 10-12 (treas. 12) Project X 10 
Lucy Brown: CEC 9 (treas. 9); Art Club 9; Project 
X 10-12; SADD 11-12 
Grant Burdeau: Football 9; Soccer 10-11 
Melissa Burford: Track 9-12; Spanish Club 12; 
Band 9-11 


Nicole Burns: Theatre Company 10-12; 
Auditorium Staff 10-12 

Sarah Burnstein: DECA 10; SADD 11-12; Project 
X 11-12; ASL 11-12 

Philip Caap: Foreign Exchange student; Debate 
12; Wrestling 12 

Nicole Adele Cacich: Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-12; 
Theater 10-12; Thespian 11-12; Spanish Club 10 
John Camp: German Club 9-12 



136 seniors 





u 

My guy friends have 
pretty much stayed 
the same. They are 
all the same people 
that I hung out with 
in 7th grade. Some 
are new; some 
aren’t as close. For 
the most part we’ve 
all grown closer. ^ ^ 

Sara Pappas, 
senior 


In freshman year I 
hung out with my 
friends from middle 
school. Then I 
joined theater and 
speech and 
switched to being 
friends with the 
drama kids. I have 
been friends with 
them for the past 
three years. ^ ^ 

Chetan Chaubal, 
senior 



Laura Campos: ASL 12 

Maman Campos: Spanish Chib 9-12; French 

Club 9-11; Tennis 9 11; Orchestra 9-12; l’roject X 

9-11; Auditorium Staff 10-11; ASL 12 

Jenna Marie Candiano: Marching Band 9-12; 

Theatre Company 9-12; Thespian 10-12; 

Auditorium Staff 9-12; Pep Band 10-12; Jazz 

Band 10; German Club 10-11 

Seth Carlberg 

Adam R. Carlson: Soccer 9-11; Ping Pong 10-11; 
Speech 9; Paragon 11 (Design Hditor 11) 


Ashley Nicole Carlson: Soccer 9-11; DECA 10- 
12; Athletic Trainer 11-12; Project X 10-12; Crier 
Photog. 11 

Nicole D. Castor: Spanish Club 9-10; Tennis 9; 
Track 10-11 

Philip Chan: NHS 11-12 (treas.); Tennis 9-12; 
Science Olympiad 9-12; National Merit Finalist; 
Academic Team 10-12; Ping Pong 12 
Christen Chapman: Band 9-10; Pep Band 9; 
Track 9; DECA 11-12 

Chetan Chaubal: Theatre Company 9-12; 
Musicals 9-12; Speech/Debate 9-12; Tennis 9-11; 
Spanish 9-12; Ensemble 11-12; Orchestra 9-11; 
African Drumming 11-12; Diving 9 

Michael Cheek 

Allison Marie Chelgren: Volleyball 9-12 (capt. 9- 
10, 12); CEC 11-12 (vice pros 11-12); Paragon 11- 
12 (Head Photog. 11, Asst. Editor 12); NHS 11- 
12; Ping Pong 11-12; Swimming 9; Band 9; 
Hoosier Girls' State 11 

David Chen: Tennis 9-12; Science Olympiad 10- 
12; Spanish Club 10-12; NHS 11-12; Academic 
Team 10-12 

Jacen Chen: Wrestling 12; DECA 12 
Gina Christopher: Basketball 9; Track 10,12; 
Student Govt. 9; Spanish Club 12; ASL 12; 

Paragon 11 (Clubs Editor 11) 

Richard Ciglen Football 9-11 
Trevor H. Clippert: Football 9-12; Wrestling 9-10 
Matthew Coduti: Wrestling 9-10; Pep Band 9-10 
Corrie Beth Cummins: Band 9-11; Pep Band 9- 
10; Aquarium Club 10; Spanish Club 10 
Lauren Christina Davis: Project X 9-10; SADD 
10; Dance Team 9-11; Spanish Club 9 


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u 

Mrs. [Lisa] Valent 
[math teacher] was 
the hardest teacher 
I ever had to get 
around because 
she’s not very 
lenient. She will help 
you out if you need 
it, but she’ll never 
take excuses. 

JJ 

Jon Hansen, 
senior 


You can get around 
the rules by not 
paying attention to 
them. Mrs. [Lynn] 
Schumacher is hard 
to get around 
because it is Sign 
Language and it is 
obvious when 
someone talks. 

John Nootens, 
senior 





it 


u 

You have to learn 
new tricks, like 
instead of taking 
notes you write a 
note to your friend. 
Not to mention the 
adrenaline when a 
teacher walks past 
you when your 
writing notes and 
you quickly have to 
hide it to not get 
caught. 

55 

Nicole Castor, 
senior 




; 







Shannen Davis: Spanish 9 

Jeff De Armond: Baseball 9, 11-12 

Alyssa DeHold: CEC 9; ASL 12; Spanish Club 12 

Chris DeMars: Track 9 

Matthew DeRolf: Basketball 9-10; Baseball 9-12 


Ashley DeVries: Cross Country 9-12 (capt. 12); 
Track 9-12 (capt. 10-12) Crier 11-12 (Sprts Editor 
11, Editor in Chief 12); NHS 11-12; CEC 10 
Emily L. Diekelmann: Theatre Company 9-12; 
Spanish Club 9; ASL 11; Ensemble 9-12; 
Basketball 9; Track 9-10 
Ryan Dillner: Football 9-12 
Mark Djuric: Jazz Band 9-11 
Christina Jennie Domenico: Soccer 9-12; 
Softball 9-12; NHS 11-12; SADD 11-12 (treas. 10); 
Ping Pong 11-12 


Ryan A. Drees: Concert Choir 9-12 
Ashley Marie Drobac: German Club 9-11; 
French Club 12 

Pete Drogolewicz 
Brennan C. Drosos 

Jennifer Dubish: Drama 11-12; Thespian 12; 
Track 9-10 


Ashley Marie Dudzik: Volleyball 9-11 
Joseph Dwars: Football 9-12; Track 9-12; NHS 
11-12; French Club 11-12; Ping Pong 9-10 
Karly Dytrych: Auditorium Staff 10-11 
Elliot A. Eismin: Band 9-12; Pep Band 10-12; 
French Club 11 
Brad Elias 



38 seniors 




alljokingaside 



u 

I guess the biggest 
way is to just be 
sneaky. You should 
always know where 
the teacher is. Try 
to be an inconspic- 
uous as possible. 

55 

Brogan Guthrie, 
senior 


ti 

I just tend to do 
what I want and it all 
ends up to work out 
fine. The easiest is 
Mr. [Mike] Hackett 
[Health teacher] be- 
cause he lets us do 
whatever we want. 

Teddy Horowitz, 
senior 

class clown 

Surrounded by seniors Val Umlaut, Neerja Prasad, 
Suman Rao and juniors Tamiko Toyama and Rohini 
Chatterjee, Mr. Dave Franklin, science teacher, 
laughs with his students in Honors Microbiology. 


u 

If you cultivate a 
good relationship 
and they think you 
put in a legitimate 
effort, teachers are 
understanding. 
Teachers can’t let 
stuff slide or they 
get no respect. You 
don’t mess with a 
teacher when you 
respect them. ^ ^ 

Jared Flahaven, 
senior 


u 

Mr. [Jeff] Graves 
has to be the 
easiest, because 
you can sidetrack 
him. Mrs. [Pat] 
Premetz is definitely 
the hardest. If you’re 
talking during work 
time, it equals 
death-and less 
consideration if 
you’re between 
grades. 

55 

Suman Rao, 
senior 


How do you get 
around teachers 
and their rules? 
Who’s the easiest 
teacher to get 
around and who’s 
the hardest? 



Teo Ellis: Cross Country 11; Principal's 
Advisory Team 11-12; Project X 12; Football 9-10; 
Spanish Club 9; Wrestling 9-11 
Nicole Enright: Volleyball 9; Basketball 9-11; 
Softball 9-12 

Mark Evans: German Club 10-12 

Mark Everette: Track 9-12 

Jonathan M. Fisher: Football 9 12; Debate 11-12; 

NHS 11-12; Track 9-11; Speech 9-10 


Jared Casteel Flahaven: Soccer 9-12; SADD 11- 
12; NHS 11-12; Ping Pong 12; I loosier Boys State 
11 

Stephanie Frank: Marching Band 10-12; German 
Club 11; Pep Band 9-12; Orchestra 10-11 
Kelly Fray: Cheerleading 9-10, 12 (capt, 9, 12); 
Track 9-12; SADD 9-11; Project X 9-11 
Jonathan Logan Funstnn: Football 9-12 (All- 
Conference, All- Area); Soccer 9-12 ( All- 
Conference, All-District); Student Govt. 11, 12; 
NHS 11, 12; Basketball 9; Concert Choir 11, 12 
Jeffrey Robert Gaik; Spanish Club 9; Swimming 
9-12 (capt. 12) 

Morgan Anne Geberin: Spanish Club 9-10; 
Project X 10-12; ASL 11; Dance Team 9-11; 
Ensemble 12; Track 9; African Drumming 12 

Rob Gephart 

Gregory A. Gier Soccer 9; Wrestling 10; Track 9- 
12; Ping-Pong club 11-12 
Jessica Gorman: Softball 9 
Mariann Gornal: Softball 9-10 


Rachel Jean Gosciej: French Club 9-10, 12; 
Theatre Company 9-12; Auditorium Staff 10-12; 
Thespian 10-12; N1 IS 11-12; Amnesty Int, 9-10, 
12; Ensemble 12; Crier 11 (News Editor 11) 
Jason Gott: Tennis 9-12 (capt. 12); Speech / 
Debate 9-12; Academic Team 11-12; NHS 12; 
Valedictorian 

Tom Grantner: Football 9-12 (capt. 12, All 
Conference); Student Govt. 11-12; JETS 11-12 
Melissa Graska: Fashion Club 12 
Andrew Graves: Wrestling 9-10; DECA 11-12; 
Project X 11-12; SADD 12; Speech 12; Debate 12; 
Art Club 9 


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Christopher Hernandez: Football 9; Ping Pong 
9; CEC 9 (vice pres. 9) 

Justin Alfred Hernandez: Paragon 11 (Tech. 
Editor 11) 

Marty Hernandez: Spanish Club 9; German 
Club 12 

Adam Hirsh: Band 9, Spanish Club 9; Amnesty 
Int. 11 

Irena Hnatusko 


140 seniors 


u 

Stay on the inside in 
that little freeway 
space, otherwise 
the kids with their 
big backpacks get in 
your way, and you 
can’t get around 
them. You gotta use 
the available space, 
dude. 

J5 

Christina 

Benavente 

senior 


a 

I tried avoiding all 
the crowds, but 
then gave up when 
I found myself 
being trampled by 
the Freshman 
Class, who happen 
to be taller than 


me. 


JJ 

Neerja Prasad, 
senior 


u 

I either walk fast to 
avoid all the crowds 
or I’ll yell and be 
rude. I hate that 
people don’t open 
both doors! 

33 

AM Nykiel, 
senior 


LL 

Many times I’ve 
dreamt of just 
lowering my 
shoulders and 
plowing down all the 
little freshmen. 

33 

David Pavkovich, 
senior 


passing time 

In their seven minutes between class, seniors Jeff 
De Armond and Jessie Stalmack discuss the day's 
events. “We would stand in the hallways everyday," 
Jeff said. “Sometimes we would be late to class." 


How do you avoid 
crowds in the 
hallways when 
moving from 
North to South? 


U 

I avoid the hallways 
by Mrs. Stoll’s room 
after lunch because 
everyone crowds 
around them. The 
hall by the library is 
the most clear. The 
worst intersection in 
the school is by Ms. 
Sieger’s room! 

33 

Elizabeth Volkoff, 
senior 


Genevieve Joann Grdina: Student Govt. 9-12 
(Student Body President.12); Speech 9-12 (sec. 

11, Hist. 12); Theatre Company 9-12 (Vice Pres. 
12); NHS 11-12 (sec. 12); Thespian 10-12; French 
Club 9-12; Project X 9-11; SADD 10 
Adam John Grunewald: Football 9; Soccer 10- 
12; Basketball 9-12 (capt. 12); Baseball 9-12 
Dan Grunewald: Soccer 9-12; Basketball 9-10 
Lauren Rae Guidotti: Paragon 11-12 (Photog. 11, 
Asst. Editor 12); Soccer 9; ASL 11-12; Project X 
12; SADD 12; Theatre Company 12 
Manini Gupta: Dance Team 10-11; Tennis 9, 11- 
12; Speech/Debate 9-12; Theatre Company 9-10, 
12; Girls State 11 

Brogan Guthrie: Basketball 9; Soccer 9-11; 
Student Govt. 10; CEC 11-12; SADD 11-12; NHS 
11-12; Theatre Company 12 
Heather Elaine Haneman: Band 9-12; Orchestra 
9-12; Cross Country 10-12; Musical 9-12; NHS 
11-12; Track 9-10; Basketball 9; Pep Band 11 
John A. Hansen: Ping Pong; French Club 12; 
Tennis 9 

Katie Harvey: Spanish Club 9-10; Speech 9-12; 
Softball 9; Track 10-12; Cross Country 11; 

Musical 9-10,12; Theatre Company 9-12 
Michael G. Hawryszkow: Basketball 9; Soccer 9- 
12 (Capt. 11-12); Baseball 9-12; NHS 11-12 


Colin M. Hayes: Football 9; SADD 11; Project X 
11 

Amy Ann Heaney: Spanish Club 9-10; German 
Club 12; Amnesty Int. 10-12 (sec. 12); Spell Bowl 
12; Academic Superbowl 12; Art Club 11-12 

Matt Heintz 

Shawn Hendron: Wrestling 9-10 

Jimmy Hennes: Science Olympiad 9-12; German 

Club 9-12 (Treas. 9); Art Club 10-12 (Treas.12) 


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u 

I don’t avoid them, I 
just go through 
them. You have to 
have strength in 
numbers. With two 
or three people, 
everyone moves. It 
works pretty well. 

Jon Fisher, 
senior 


I walk alone, not 
with three people 
with this big wide 
group. I go around 
the little curve by 
the library, but then 
there’s all these 
people around the 
curve at the end! 

55 

Lea Kilibarda, 
senior 


u 

I normally don’t 
avoid the crowds. I 
just push right 
through them. It’s 
like, ‘Hey, I’m a 
senior. I can do 
this.’ I’m used to 
the crowds. 

55 

Heather Stock, 
senior 


— 



Amy Lynn Hoffman: Spanish Club 9 
Kevin Hoffman: Soccer 9-12; Diving 9-10; NHS 
11-12; Spanish Club 9-10; Ping Pong 11-12 
Taylor Ray Hopkins: football 9-11 
Teddy Horowitz: Football 9-10; Track 9-10 
Laura M. Hruska: German Club 9-12; Art Club 
9-11 


Adam J. Hruskocy: Basketball 9-10; Track 11-12; 
Spanish Club 9 

Michael Hubbard 

Kaylen Mackenzie Huggy: Paragon 11-12 
(People Editor 11, Asst. Editor 12), Orchestra 9- 
11; SADD 12; German Club 9-12; Auditorium 
Staff 10 

Joseph Hunt: Football 9 

Steven Michael Hus: Band 9-12; Jazz Band 9-12; 
Orchestra 9-11; German Club 9 11-12; Pep Band 
9-12 


Holly Marie Ispas: ASL9; Softball 9-12 (capt. 11- 
12); Project X 9 

Timothy Johnson 

Justine Nicole Jones: German Club 11-12 
Michelle Jones: Tennis 9-11; Spanish Club 9-12 
Erin Michelle Joseph: Track 9-12; Cheerleading 
9; SADD 10-12; Project X 12 


Melissa Jurich: Soccer 9-12; NHS 11-12; Softball 
9-10 

Hana Lynn Keil: Soccer 9-12; Basketball 9; Track 
9 

Kristen Angel Kendall: Auditorium Staff 9-12; 
Thespian 9-12; Choir 10-12 
Vasilia Kilibarda: Dance Team 9-12; Student 
Govt. 11-12; NHS 11-12; Theatre Company 11-12; 
SADD 10; IU Honors 11 
Kevin Kocsis 


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How do you 
manage your time 
between school, 
extracurriculars, 
friends, relation- 
ships and family? 


U 

I’m not really in any 
sports, but I try to 
get my homework 
done first thing 
when I get home. 
And I try to hang out 
with my family at 
dinner or on the 
weekend. 

Val Umlaut, 
senior 


it 

I didn’t really do a 
good job of 
[managing my time] 
this year. I always 
tried to be in bed by 
9 p.m. during swim 
season. After 
practice I manage 
about 30 minutes to 
eat or go online and 
from there it’s TV 
and boyfriend. ^ ^ 

Jessica Brakulis, 
senior 


tt 

I really don’t manage 
time. I always feel 
like I’m missing out 
on something. If I 
hang out with some- 
one I feel like I’m 
missing out some- 
where else. It’s really 
stressful. ^ 

Alex Rodriguez- 
Ruich, 
senior 


tt 

I schedule around 
my work. It takes a 
huge chunk of my 
time, 30 hours a 
week. I only get to 
hang out with my 
girlfriend on off days. 

Chris DeMars, 
senior 

palm of their hand 

With Mrs. Mary Yorke, English Department chair, 
looking up to him for advice, Andrew Sharp, senior, 
programs his Palm Pilot. While the technology kept 
them organized, Mrs. Yorke and Andrew still needed 
help figuring out their device. 


tt 

I sleep through school 
and stay awake at 
home. I don’t study 
anymore. I just show 
up. I see my friends 
at competitions. ^ ^ 

Aaron Pleitner, 
senior 


Drew Koesslen Band 9-11; Pep Band 9 
Kaitlin Korem: Softball 9-11; SADD 9; Spanish 
Club 9; Project X 10; ASL 12; Jr. CEC 11; 
Auditorium Staff 10; Speech and Debate 9 

Erica Koselke 
Kyle Krajewski 

Steve Krolak: Ping Pong 10-11; DECA 11; 
Wrestling 9 


Nikola Kutansky 

Prince A. Kwateng: Track 9, 11; Project X 11; 
Football 9-12 (capt. 12) 

Eric LaMagdeleine: IU Honors 11; Band 9-12; 
Pep Band 10-12; French Club 9-12; Amnesty Int. 
11; Theatre Company 12; Musical 10-12 
Linda Landowski: NHS 11-12; Speech 9-10; 
Ensembles 11; Spanish Club 10-11 
Lyndsay Alexandra Langbehn: Speech/Debate 
9-12; French Club 10,12; German 10-11; NHS 12; 
Speech Council 11-12; SADD 12; Project X 11; 
Theatre Company 9-12; Thespian 11-12; 
Ensemble 10-12 

Sarah-Anne Lanman: Paragon 12 (Editor-in- 
Chief 12); Speech 11; IU Honors 11; French Club 
9-12 (treas. 11; pres. 12); Amnesty Int. 11 
Sarah Rose Laymon: Track 9; DECA 10-12; 
Speech/Debate 9 

Dennis J. Lee: Debate 9-12; Academic Team 9- 
12; Tennis 10-12; Spanish Club 10-12; NHS 11-12 
Salutatorian 

Paul Leitelt: Soccer 9-12 (capt. 11-12) 

Sondra Leslie: DECA 10 


Sean Leto: Spanish Club 10-12; Diving 12 
Sarah Nicole Liszka: Dance Team 9-12 (capt. 10, 
12); CEC 9-10, 12 (pres. 9-10); Spanish Club 10; 
NHS 11-12; Ping Pong 10; Art Club 10-11 
Todd A. Loden: Spanish Club 9-11; French Club 
12; NHS 11-12; DECA 10-12 (pres. 12); Amnesty 
Int. 10-11; Academic Team 11-12 
Ian M. Lopez: Spanish Club 9 
Keith Lorenz: Marching Band 9-12; Jazz Band 9- 
12; Pep Band 9-12; ASL 11; NHS 11-12 



142 seniors 




u 

Second semester, 
senior year, other 
things were 
important. I had a 
job, and I made 
room for nap-time. 

At night, when 
homework had to be 
done, everything got 
hectic. My manage- 
ment cycle started 
at midnight. 

55 

Katie Harvey, 
senior 


u 

I managed my time 
very carefully. I had 
to buy a Palm Pilot 
to organize every- 
thing in my extra- 
curriculars and my 
agenda for home- 
work. Everything but 
my school stuff was 
on my Palm Pilot. 

55 

Manini Gupta, 
senior 


ft 

It’s not hard for me 
I know what's going 
on and know ahead 
of time what needs 
to get done. If I had 
something, I’d rush 
home and finish it. I 
usually got 
everything done 
and watched TV at 
10 or 11p.m. 

55 

Erica Bhavsar, 
senior 



Patrick Los: Football Manager 9-12; Wrestling 9- 
12; Auditorium Staff 10-12; Principal's Award for 
Excellence 9; Munster Theatre Company 10-12 
Taryn Lotak: Soccer 9-12 (capt. 1 2); lennis 9-10; 
Art Club 9-10 
Jay Lucas: Soccer 9-12 

Paul Malayter: Baseball 9-12; Spanish Club 10- 
11; Project X 11 

Christopher Lawrence Maloney: Tennis 9-10, 
Auditorium Staff 9-10; DECA 10-12; Crier 
Photog. 11-12; Paragon Photog, 12 


Ben Mann 

Bill Marinakos: Soccer 9-12; NHS 11-12 
Kimberly N. Markovich: Track 9-12; Theatre 
Company 10-12; Thespian 11-12; Spanish Club 9 
Michael Mashura: Swimming 9- 12 (Capt. 12); 
CEC 11-12 (Treas. 12); NHS 11-12; Academic 
Team 10-12 

Anne Marie McShane: Speech/Debate 9,11-12; 
Soccer 9-12; NHS 11-12; Speech Council 12 


Alfonso Menchaca 
Daniel Earl Meyers 

Elise Renee Miller: Speech 9-12; Speech Council 
11; Debate 10; African Drumming 11-12; Paragon 
Photog. 11-12; NHS 11-12; Basketball 9; 
Auditorium Staff 10 

Steven Millies: Swimming 9-12 (Capt. 12); Jets 
10-12; Cross Country 9-11; NHS 11-12 
Kristen Moran: Band 9-12; Swimming 9; Jazz 
Band 9-10 


Nicholas J. Murphy: Football 9-12; Wrestling 9- 
10 

Krystle Murzyn: Orchestra 9 12; Spanish Club 
9-10; Project X 9-10; Speech/Debate 9 
Rachel Ann Myszak: Volleyball 9; Basketball 9; 
Softball 9-10; ASL 11-12; SADD 11-12; Project X 
12 

Ibrahim M. Najamuddin: Speech/Debate 9-11; 
SADD 9; DECA 10 

Kavita Nana: Project X 9-12; Speech 10-11; Ping 
Pong 11-12; CEC 11; Spanish Club 9. 10. 12. 
SADD 10-12; NHS 11-12; Amnesty Int. 10-12 


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What advice do 
you have for 
someone who is 
planning to work 
after school? 


ninetofive 


u 

You’ve got to 
schedule days in 
between because 
you can’t work 
everyday, you have 
to have a break in 
between. Schedule 
around school, and 
know what tests you 
have and when so 
you don’t work. 

Greg Gier, 
senior 


U 

Make sure you love 
your job. It you don’t 
like your job, it’s 
going to make you 
dread it and that’s 
bad. If you like it, 
it’ll be a positive 
experience. ^ ^ 


Scott Vandersteen, 
senior 



Julie Anne Nelson: Ensembles 10-12; Orchestra 

10- 12; Project X 10; NHS 11-12; Musical 9-12; 
Student Govt. 9-10; CEC 12; Tennis 9, IU Honors 
11; Amnesty Int. 10-12; Speech/Debate 9 

John Nootens: German Club 9-12; ASL 11-12; 

Auditorium Staff 10-11 

Mike Nowak: Baseball 9-12 

Alexis Nykiel: Soccer 9-12 (Capt. 12); Basketball 

9-12 (Capt. 12); Homecoming Court 

Murad M. Ornery: Speech/Debate 9-12; Cross 

Country 9-12 (Capt. 12, All Conference 9-12); 

Track 9-12 (Capt. 12, All Conference 11-12); NHS 

11 - 12 

Christopher Ondo: Tennis 9-11; Academic Team 
9-12 (pres. 12); NHS 11-12; Ping Pong 11-12; 
Spanish Club 9-10; Orchestra 9-12; CEC 12; 
Principal's Award for Excellence 9 
Jessica A. Orzel: Band 9-10 
Elizabeth Osborne: German Club 9-11; 
Auditorium Staff 9-12 
Rob Ostrowski 

Andrew D. Paarlberg: Spanish Club 9-10 


Sara Pappas: Amnesty Int. 9-12 (vice pres. 12, 
treas. 11); Spell Bowl 10-12; Science Olympiad 9- 
12; German 12; NHS 11-12; Spanish Club 9-10,12 

Arturo J. Paramo 

Nicole E. Parra: Marching Band 9-12; Jazz Band 
9-12; Pep Band 9-12; Orchestra 9-11; Auditorium 
Staff 9-12; NHS 11-12; Spanish Club 9-10; Project 
X 9; Theatre Company 9-12 
Patrick K. Pataky: Spanish Club 10-12; Theatre 
Company 10-12; African Drumming 11-12; ASL 
12; Ensemble 12; Thespian 12 
Bennis Pavisian: Cross Country 9; Track 9; 
Project X 11; Spanish Club 11; Theatre Company 
12; Ping Pong 12 

David Pavkovich: Speech/Debate 9-12 (pres. 
12); Football 9-11; Theatre 10-11; NHS 11-12 (vice 
pres. 12); CEC (treas. 11); Student Govt. 12; 
French Club 10-12; Basketball 9 
Farris Pearson: DECA 11-12; Spanish Club 9; 
Project X 9; German Club 10 
Ross Petersen: Baseball 9-12 
Joseph Petrone 

Dragana Petrovic: Project X 9-12; Art Club 11; 
French Club 9-12 (vice pres. 12); Ping Pong 11- 
12; NHS 11-12; IU Honors; Amnesty Int. 12 



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U 

Get an easy job so 
that you can make 
as much money as 
possible without 
doing much. 

Paul Leitelt, 
senior 


u 

Get as much 
experience as 
possible in different 
jobs. It makes you a 
better people- 
person and more 
social. 


Anne McShane, 


senior 


sweet treat 

Picking up Shamrock cookies for St. Patrick’s Day, 
Jessie Stalmack, senior, works after school at 
Butterfingers. “Butterfingers was a great place to 
work," Jessie said. “I got to try all the yummy things 
that we sold." 


u 

Don’t work during 
school! If you have 
to, only work a few 
days or you’ll get 
behind. I work five 
days a week and I’m 
so behind in my 
school stuff. 

55 

Corrie Cummins, 
senior 


u 


You have to learn 
how to work with 
older people. You 
have to talk about 
different things and 
watch what you say. 


55 

Kate Shapiro, 


senior 


U 


Schedule week- 
ends mostly and 
instead of spread- 
ing out to work a 
bunch of nights just 
plan on working a 
lot just a couple 
nights. And keep it 
real. Just remem- 
eber why you’re 
working. It’s for 
yourself! 

55 


Jay Lucas, 
senior 


A job is good as 
long as you have 
enough time for 
other stuff. For me, 
it all kinda fell into 
place. I worked all 
high school, and it 
balanced. 


55 


Greg Kurz, 
senior 



Joseph Anthony Piatek: Tennis 9-10; Basketball 
9-11; Golf 9-12 (capt. 11-12) 

Shawn Pizzuto: 

Brandon Platt: f ootball 9-12; Baseball 9-12 (capt. 
12); NHS 12; Basketball 

Aaron Pleitnen Football 9-10; Cross Country 11- 
12; Track 9-12; Wrestling 9-12; NHS 11-12 
Jessica Michelle Pleitnen Volleyball 9; Spanish 
Club 9-10; Speech 10; Paragon 11 


Amanda Pogach: Speech 9-12; Theatre 
Company 9-12; Spanish Club 9-10; NHS 11-12; 
Choir 10-12; Ensembles 9-12; Project X 
Paige Alison Popravak: Swimming 9-10; French 
Club 9-12 (sec. 11, vice pres. 12); Theatre 
Company 9-12; Ensemble 10-12; Musical 9-12 
David Daniel Porter: Football 9-12 (capt. 12); 
Wrestling 9-10; Track 9; NHS 11-12; Speech 9-10; 
Student Govt. 10; CEC 11; Ping Pong 11-12 
Neerja Prasad: Marching Band 9-12; Orchestra 
11-12; Speech 10; NHS 11-12; Amnesty lnt. 9-12 
(sec. 10, vice pres. 11, pres. 12) 

Rachel Lynn Pucalik: Marching Band 9-12; Pep 
Band 9-12; Spanish Club 11-12; SADD 12 
Lindsey Pugh: Volleyball 9-11; Basketball 9-12 
(capt. 12); SADD 10,12 
Gordana Radmilovic: Spanish Club 9-10; 
Speech/Debate 9; Basketball 9; CEC 12; NHS 11- 
12 

Danica Rajcevic: CEC 9; Spanish Club 10-11; 
Theatre Company 10-12; Ensembles 11-12; 
Fashion Club 10-12; Speech/Debatc 11 12 
Bojan Rajkovic: Football 9; Soccer 10-12, 

Student Govt. 11 

Anna Rak: Theatre Company 10; Speech/Debate 
10-12; NHS 11-12; Spanish Club 10-11; SADD 11- 
12; Student Govt. 9 


Erica Sonia Ranade: Theatre 9-12 (pres. 12, 
Director 12); Speech 9-12 (sec. 11); Student Govt. 
10; CEC 11-12 (sec. 11-12); Ensembles 9-10; 
Principal's Advisory Team 9-12; African 
Drumming 11-12; Spanish Club 9-12; NHS 11-12; 
1U Honors 11; Musical 9-12 
Suntan Rao: Marching Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-11; 
NHS 11-12; Spanish Club 9-11; Project X 9-11; 
SADD 9-11; Student Govt. 9-10; CEC 11-12; 
Orchestra 9-11; IU Honors 11; Musical 10 
Mack Rawden: Tennis 9-12 (capt. 12), Golf 9 11 
Eric Reed: Baseball 9; Ping Pong 10 
Alexandra Rodriguez-Ruich: Track 9, 10-12; 
Cross Country 11,12, Ping Pong 10. ASL 11; 
DECA 11 


nelson-rodriguez-ruich 145 




u 

I pay for my car 
payment and insur- 
ance, cell phone bill, 
and then whatever I 
want to spend 
money on. My 
mom's trying to 
teach me the value 
of a dollar. I’m just 
trying to do stuff for 
myself and not rely 
on my parents. 


Ashley Drobac, 
senior 


I pay for my car 
insurance and my 
cell phone bill. My 
mom splits car 
insurance in half 
with me as long as 
make the honor roll. 
She won’t pay if I 
don’t. But I pay my 
entire cell phone bill 
and pay for stuff 
when I go out. ^ ^ 

Michelle Jones, 
senior 


Branka Romic: French Club 9-12; German Club 
11; Project X 9-12; SADD 10-12; Amnesty 
International 11 
Maritza Roque 

Brian W. Rubesha: Football 9-12 (All State 11- 
12, All Conference 12, Capt. 12); Track 9-12 
Elizabeth Rubino: Student Govt. 9-10; Spanish 
Club 10; Art Club 10 
Natalie Marie Samano: Volleyball 9-12; 
Basketball 9; Track 9 


Katherine Sampias: Art Club 11; French Club 

10- 12; German Club 10-12 

Sara Schulte: Soccer 9-12; French Club 11-12; 
Tennis 9; Speech 10; Project X 11; NHS 11-12 
Stephanie Lynn Scully: Marching Band 9-12; 
Soccer 9-10; NHS 11-12; Pep Band 9-12 
Christian Selent: Track 9-12; Football 9-12; CEC 

11- 12; JETS 11-12 (capt. 12); Basketball 9 
Aditya Shah: NHS 11-12; Tennis 10-11; Speech 
10-11; SADD 10-12; Ping-Pong 10-12; French 
Club 9-12 


Kate Lynn Shapiro 

Phillip Shapiro: Speech 9-12; Speech Council 11- 
12; Spanish Club 9-11; Theatre Company 10; 
Track 10-12; NHS 11-12; CEC 10; IU Honors 11 
Andrew Sharp: Track 9-10; Wrestling 9; Soccer 

9- 10; Jazz Band 10-12; Pep Band 9-12; Orchestra 

10 - 12 

Kelley Shaw: Volleyball 9-10; Basketball 9; 
Softball 9 

Tina Shieh: Tennis 9; Student Govt. 9-12; NHS 
11-12; Orchestra 9-12; Spanish Club 12; Musical 
9-11; IU Honors 12; Jazz Band 9; Orchestra 
Council 11-12; Speech/Debate 9-10 

Michael Sichling 

Kelly Simmons: Marching OBand 9-12; Pep 
Band 9; Track 9; 

Thomas Simmons: Football 9-12; Speech 9-11; 
Spanish Club 9-10 

Kevin Sinchak 

Harjot Singh: Spanish Club 11-12; Track 10-12 



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U 

I’m Jewish. I have a 
lot of responsibility 
with my money. I 
hold whatever 
money I get. ^ ^ 

Eric Appelsies, 
senior 


u 

I really don’t save 
my money at all, but 
I do save my 
change in a football 
shaped piggy bank. 

Zak Boswell, 
senior 


u 

I’m really picky 
about clothes. 

That’s my way of 
budgeting, because 
I don’t spend much 
since I don’t often 
find something I like. 

Kathryn Slaboski, 
senior 


write away 

Writing out a check in class, Emilee Vandersluis, 
senior, manages her accounts. “Since my mom 
kicked me out, I have to pay for food, clothing, car, 
and anything else that comes my way,” she said. 


u 

I pay monthly 
payments on my 
car. My dad 
financed it when we 
bought it, so that 
helped. I also have 
to pay my off my 
credit cards that I 
use to buy stuff with. 
Sometimes I go out 
and buy stuff for 
myself. y y 

Branka Romic, 


My clothes and 
when I go out with 
friends are what I 
spend my money 
on. I don’t pay for 
gas because it’s 
premium gas — I'd 
be broke after a few 
months. y y 

Gordana 

Radmilovic, 

senior 


How do you 
manage your 
responsibilities 
with money? 


Kathryn Slaboski: Spanish Club 9-12; Dance 
Team 9-11; IU Honors 12; NHS 11-12; 

Project X 9-10 

Mitzy Smiljic 

Aaron Smith: Tennis 9-10 

Justin Smith: Diving 9-12 (capt. 11-12); Track 9; 

SADD 10 

Rebecca Sons; Softball 9; Theatre 9-11 


Angela Marie Sowinski; Cheerleading 9-1 2 
(capt. 10) Track 9 

Jessica Stalmack: Cheerleading 9-12; Track 9-12; 
Spanish Club 10; SADD 11; Diving 9 
Kristina Lee Standley: Dance Team 9-12 (capt. 
12); CEC 11-12 (Pres. 11-12); Project X 9-10; 
Speech 9; NHS 11-12; Ping Pong Club 10; 
Paragon Photog. 11; IU Honors 11 
Kristina Stephan: Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-10; 
Aquarium Club 10; Spanish Club 10 
Heather Stock: Choir 9-12; Spanish Club 12; 
NHS 11-12 


Erica Stout: Spanish Club 9-10; Project X 9-11; 
Softball 9-11 

Kevin E. Strbjak: Basketball 9-10; Football 9, 12; 

Baseball 9-10; SADD 11; Track 12 

Amanda Stump: Marching Band 9-11; Pep Band 

9-10; German Club 9-11 

Andrew Sulkowski 

Michael L. Svilar: Baseball 9, 11 


Bethan Sylvester: Spanish Club 11-12; Art Club 

11; Fashion Club 11-12 

Kristen Michele Szafasz: Cheerleading 9-12 

(capt. 12); ASL 11-12; SADD 11-12; NHS 11-12; 

Project X 10-11; Spanish Club 9-10; DECA 10 

Patrick Doyle Thomas: Tennis 9-11; Speech/ 

Debate 9-12; Theatre Company 11-12 

Colin Tomazin: Swimming 9-11; Art Club 9; 

Spanish Club 9,12; Speech/Debate 9 

Arun Umapathy: Tennis 9-11; Ping Pong Club 

10-11; Project X 9; Spanish Club 11 


romic-umapathy 147 




How do you get 
around your 
parents and 
their rules? 


U 

I’m very vague 
about where I’m 
going, when I’m 
coming back, who 
I’m going with and 
what I’ll be doing. 
Then I turn my cell 
phone off, but I tell 
them it’s ‘out of 
batteries’ or it’s ‘on 
vibrate.’ ^ ^ 

Spelios Bacoyanis, 
senior 


u 

I just make up my 
own rules. I don’t 
really have any 
rules. I don’t do 
anything dumb, so 
as long as I’m not 
out until like 4 a.m., 
I’m okay. My sister 
sticks up for me too 
because she went 
through my parents’ 
bullying already. 

Marc Wilson, 
senior 


£ 6 

My parents don’t 
have a lot of rules 
because my two 
older brothers didn’t 
get in a lot of 
trouble. One of my 
biggest rules is that 
I have to come 
home at night. They 
just check to see if 
my car is there. 

99 

Kevin Hoffman, 
senior 


u 

I avoid the rules. 
Whenever my 
parents call, I don’t 
answer. I usually do 
stuff if they tell me 
to, so not picking up 
the phone is my way 
of getting out of it. 

99 

Phil Chan, 
senior 


Valerie Umlauf: German Club 9-12; Project X 9- 
12; Marching Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-12 
Jennifer Vacendak: Speech 9; German Club 9-10 
Ugnius Vaitiekus: Art Club 10-ll(vice pres.ll) 
Emilee Lorraine Vandersluis: Color Guard 9-12 
(capt. 11-12); Marching Band 10-12; Ensembles 
11-12, Thespian 10-12; Theatre Company 9-12; 
Speech 11-12; Fashion Club 12 (pres. 12); African 
Drumming 12 

Scott Vandersteen: ASL 12; African Drumming 
12; Volleyball 10-12 (mang.); Concert Choir 11- 
12, Mixed Ensembles 11-12; Spccch/Debate 12; 

Theatre Company 10-12; Thespian 12; Choir 12 

Greg W. Van Camp 

Elizabeth Renee Van Wieren: Auditorium Staff 

9-12 (Production Manager 12); Theatre 

Company 9-12; Thespian 10-12 

Michael Van Wyk: German Club 9,12 

Aubrey J. Velasquez: Cheerleading 9-12; African 

Drumming 11-12; Softball 9 

Kelly Ann Verkaik: Swimming 9 


Mireya Villalba: SADD 10-12; Swimming 9; 
Speech 9,11; Tennis 9,11-12; Project X 11-12; 
Spanish Club 11-12 
Roger Villalobos: Spanish Club 10 
Elizabeth Volkoff: Spanish Club 9-12; SADD 11; 
Project X 11 

Eric A. Wallace: Basketball 9; Track 10-11; Ping 
Pong Club 12; Band 9-12; Jazz Band 10; Pep 
Band 10-12 

Justin White 


Danielle Lynne Wilks: Paragon 11 (Editor-in- 
Chief 11); Speech/Debate 9-12; Art Club 9-10 
(sec. 10); NHS 11-12 (pres. 12) 

Marc Wilson: Basketball 9; Student Govt.12; 
Project X 11 

Dylan Wood: Speech 9; DECA 11; African 
Drumming 11 

Brian Wujek: Track 9; Pep Band 9-12; DECA 11; 
German Club 9-12 

Kelly Yurasovich: Golf 9-12 (capt. 12) 


148 seniors 


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u 

If they trust you, you 
can just lie to them 
and they'll believe 
you. You can also 
say ‘you told me you 
did that when you 
were younger.’ 

JJ 

Mark Evans, 
senior 


u 

There’s no way of 
getting around 
them. They’re Asian. 
Asian parents are 
strict. 

JJ 

Kavita Nana, 
senior 


u 


If you follow the 
rules once, it sets 
the standard for 
later. They think 
‘Oh, she followed 
the rules last time, 
so she will again. 

Sarah Liszka, 
senior 



proud moments 

Standing between his parents on 
swimming Senior Night. Steve Balog, 
senior, waits for his name to be called. 
Mouth open in surprise, Stcphenie 
Brajak, senior, reacts to being named 
Homecoming Queen with her dad as 
her escort. “My date was playing in 
the game," Stephenie said. "It was a 
lot of fun to be with my dad." Before 
his name is announced for Marching 
Band Senior Night, Eric LaMag- 
deleine talks with his mother. “My 
mom was so excited that l was a 
senior and that I was being recog- 
nized for my four years in Marching 
Band,” Eric said 



David Zagorski: Marching Band 9-12 
Goran Zarkovic 

Eric Zarowny: Spanish Club 9, Project X 9-10; 
Ping Pong 11 

Jennifer Elaine Zgorka: Dance Team 9-11; 
Project X 9-11; SADD 9-12; Spanish Club 9-11; 
Speech/Debate 10; NHS 11-12; Homecoming 
Court 12; Auditorium Staff 11-12 
Zhi Zheng: German Club 9 


Steve Ziemba; Football 9; Baseball 9; Wrestling 
9-12; Student Govt. 9-12 
Jaime Zlamal: French Club 9-12; German Club 
9-12; Art Club 9-12 (pres. 11, sec. 10) 

Beth Zyglowicz: Speech/Debate 9; Art Club 12; 
Amnesty Int. 12; Spanish Club 10 


umlauf-zyglowicz 149 





How do you 
organize 
your backpack? 


££ 

I put my folders 
and notebooks in 
the back pocket, 
and little books in 
the front. I have a 
pocket for my cal- 
culator and one for 
my food. I have to 
carry big books. 
One strap back- 
packs don’t have 
much room. 


J5 


Suzie Acosta, 
junior 


£ £ 

When I’m done with 
a class, I put my 
papers in my 
backpack closest to 
my back. The papers 
slowly move closer 
to the front by the 
end of the day. 

That’s where I look 
when I need 
something. 

Brandon 

Chynoweth, 

junior 


££ 

I just kind of shove 
my books in there. I 
keep all the stuff for 
one class in one 
place. My backpack 
is kind of in order; I 
just put everything 
to the back of the 
backpack. 

Mark Webster, 
junior 


££ 

My backpack organ- 
ization depends on 
the size of the 
items. My AP Bio 
book goes in the 
back and my folders 
go in the front. 

55 

Ajay Patwari, 
junior 


££ 

I don’t organize at 
all. The only thing 
that’s closest to 
organizing is my 
‘filing system,’ which 
is a notebook. 

55 

Peter Puthenveetil, 
junior 


pack it up 

Hand anxiously in the air, Shobha Pai, junior, waits 
to be called on in Honors Spanish 4. Shobha stayed 
organized by keeping all her papers in folders before 
putting them in her backpack. “Without all my stuff 
organized, I would have gone insane,” she said. 


Fadi Abu-Aita 
Suzanna Acosta 
Tracey Adomitis 
Tiffany Aguilera 
Saba Ahmed 
Kory Aktay 
Leah Alberson 
Anthony Alfonsi 

Steven Alspach 
Dayanna Alvarado 
Carlos Alvarez 
Brett Anderson 
Stephanie Andrade 
Steven Andrews 
Alonzo Arellano 
Christopher Bakker 

Stephanie Banach 
Angela Banas 
Kaitlin Bandura 
Lindsey Ranka 
Natalie Banka 
Christine Barnes 
Tiffany Barth 
Brian Bartnic/ak 

Milka Bastaic 
Mark Bates 
Emily Beezhold 
Margaret Behrens 
Julie Bembenista 
Nicholas Benedek 
Daniel Berry 
Christia Bieda 

Joanna Biestek 
Andrew Bilse 
Tim Bishop 
Breanne Bizon 
Danielle Blair 
Gabriel Blakeley 
Ryan Blanchard 
Mark Boeckman 

Matthew Bohney 
Kyle Bookwood 
Daniel Borgo 
Ashley Boyan 
Kimberly Brandon 
Gustavo Briceno 
Jessica Briceno 
Joseph Bridgman 



150 juniors 



I have a 

messenger back- 
pack. The best I 
can do is keep 
papers together in 
separate folders for 
different classes. I 
may be organized 
at the start of the 
day, but very 
disheveled when 
school ends. 

n ,55 

Kim Dooley, 
junior 


u 

In the front 
pockets, there are 
calculators, pencils, 
and pens, all the 
random stuff. The 
big part has 
everything for the 
first half of the day 
and I go to my 
locker to get the 
second half. 

55 

Emily Clark, 
junior 


u 

My backpack’s not 
organized. It starts 
off organized each 
semester and gets 
worse. I just have 
three notebooks for 
all my classes and I 
use the folders in 
the notebook for 
each class. 

55 

Jake Kunz, 
junior 


I use my locker to 
get my books for 
different classes and 
then I keep a folder 
for each class with 
me at all times for 
homework. I keep 
my pens, pencils, 
and calculator with 
me at all times. 

55 

Alexa Harris, 
junior 



Sara Brown 
Kurtis Bruhn 
Daniel Budilovsky 
Kirstin Bularzik 
Nicholas Burchfield 
Ryan Burke 
Allyee Curlson 
Jason Carr 

Anthony Carrillo 
Armando Casas 
Ruth Chambers 
Rohini Chatterjee 
Bryan Chovanec 
Brandon Chynoweth 
Antonio Cisneros 
Emily Clark 

Evan Compton 
Jessica Conger 
Jennifer Conley 
Guadalupe Contreras 
Ashley Cook 
Andrea Coulis 
Melissa Crary 
Niko Culic 

Natalie Culp 
Jacob De Young 
Benjamin DeBoer 
Allison DeBold 
Taylor Del Rio 
Brock Dickens 
Matthew Domiowiu 
Kimberly Dooley 

Alynia Dortch 
Lauren Drosos 
Daniel Drudge 
Marc Dudu 
James Economou 
Jacquelyne Elman 
Ameer Elsalaymeh 
Aaron Embrey 

Jacob Ernd 

Daniel Escalante 

Aren Farkas 

Farha Farooq 

Reem Farooq 

Julie Feirigold 

Gram Felgenhaucr 

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u 

My phone is never 
off. I can’t breathe 
if it is. If you call me 
at 3 a.m., I’ll get it. 
Everyone calls me. 
One time, I forgot 
to bring my phone 
to school and it 
was scary. I was 
freaking out. I didn’t 
know what to do! 

JJ 

Amanda 

Kilibarda, 

junior 


u 

Online translations 
for French help me 
a lot with my 
homework, and the 
TV allows me to 
find out what is 
going on in the 
world. 

55 

Hannah Huebner, 
junior 

listen up 

At the table where they sat every morning, Walter 
McDonald, freshman, and Carmelo Gonzalez, 
junior, listen to a CD player. “I wanted Walter to 
hear this one song," Carmelo said. 


u 

I use the computer 
for checking sports 
scores. I don’t have 
to look around for a 
newspaper any- 
more with scores 
online. 

55 

Marinko Repac, 
junior 


Kenneth Florek 
Kelly Frank 
Danielle Fuentes 
Amanda Garcia 
Lauren Gaskey 
Maya Gendlin 
Ashley Gerber 
Ilissa Gershman 


Jonathan Ghezzi 
Zackery Glasen 
Carmelo Gonzalez 
Daniel Goodlander 
Scott Goodwin 
Elil Gopalan 
Stephen Gorman 
Sarah Grabarczyk 

Michael Graczyk 
Madeline Grdina 
Soumya Gupta 
Meghan Guthrie 
Jose Gutierrez 
Ashley Hack 
Jessica Hajduk 
Katharine Hamilton 

Amy Hammermeister 
Robert Hansen 
Michael Harker 
Brian Harrigan 
Alexa Harris 
Michael Hart 
Kimberly Hasse 
Kimberly Hawkins 

Kara Hayes 
Satyanarayan Hegde 
Rachel Heinrich 
Claudia Hernandez 
Keith Hernandez 
Lindy Hernandez 
Patrick Higgins 
Danny Hmurovic 

Stephanie Hoffman 
Elyse Holloway 
Abigail Homans 
James Hubbard 
Hannah Huebner 
Michael Hughes 
Afshan Husain 
Jennifer Jamicich 


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Milena Janevski 
Casey Jedrzejczak 
Abbie Jercha 
Amic Johnson 
Kurt Jorgensen 
Bryan Joseph 
Anthony Jurkash 
Joseph Kasenga 

Dimitri Katsepas 
Sarah Kavanaugh 
Daniel Kenzel 
Shellie Ker/.ner 
Jose Kho 
Amanda Kilibarda 
Andrew Kitchell 
Kristina Kovacevich 

Jeffrey Kovacieh 
Brooke Kozlowski 
Stefunie Krasie 
Theresa Kretz 
Samantha Krzyston 
Jacob Kunz 
William Leary 
Michael LeBcau 

Alexander Lebo 
Jeffrey Lee 
Sharon Lee 
Matthew Lemus 
Adam Lerner 
Brittany Lewis 
David Linnear 
Lauren Lipton 

Katherine Lissy 
Daniel Lodge 
Timothy Lukoshus 
Vanessa Mahns 
Natalie Munchuk 
Roli Mandhana 
Monica Manoski 
Daniel Manuel 

Joseph Marciniak 
Jeff Maiiniei 
Aimee Maruszczak 
Jason Matyasovieh 
Matthew Mat/ 

Erich Maul 
Samantha McCarthy 
Jennifer McCreight 


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1 have two lockers. 

1 have random 

Anything 1 have the 

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We have a shelf on 

organize your 

The one in North 1 

jackets from three 

energy to carry 

decorate my locker. 

top and Mike 

share with two 

months ago and 

goes with me. It 

1 have a mirror but 

[Bizoukas] gets the 

locker? 

people. It has so 

food containers 

seems unorgan- 

that’s about it. My 

top and 1 get the 

many books in it 

from god-knows- 

ized, but it really is. 

locker has no 

bottom. It works 


that it gets jammed 

when. We have a 

For the first two 

hooks! I’d like to 

because we’re both 


all the time. It’s hard 

shelf and the whole 

days of school, 1 

complain about that. 

neat people. 


to get my stuff out 

shelf is full, and 

couldn’t open my 

1 put one of those 

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because when any 

there’s stuff on top 

locker. They had 

stick-on hooks 

Aric Van Weelden, 


of us get our books, 
we just push each 
other’s things to the 
back. y j 

Amanda Garcia, 
junior 

of the stuff on the 
shelf. 

55 

Tamiko Toyama, 
junior 

given me the wrong 
number! It wasn't 
even close to my 
real locker! 

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Katie Vroom, 
junior 

inside it, but it won’t 
hold my winter coat! 

Soumya Gupta, 
junior 

junior 


Clare McCulloch 
Ashley McGuire 
Michael McIntyre 
Michael McNicholas 
David McWilliams 
Ferdinand Medina 
Allison Meggers 
Brian Meyers 

Jennifer Michalski 
John Mihich 
Ben Milbrath 
Daniella Mileusnich 
Anna Millies 
Deana Miskimins 
Wesam Mohammed 
Lester Montesa 

Amber Morrow 
Timothy Moseley 
Yariria Murillo 
Fareed Musa 
Lindsey Newell 
Danielle Niemann 
Kelley Nolan 
Stephen Norby 

Stephanie Oconnor 
Angela Osterman 
Shobha Pai 
Thomas Paliga 
Daphne Pantazis 
Jasmine Pappas 
Alyson Patton 
Ajay Patwari 

Richard Paulson 
Alexandra Pavkovich 
Nicole Peach 
Kathleen Pearman 
Alex Peck 
Kevin Penman 
Jameka Penn 
Bryan Perkins 

Stephanie Per/. 

Kevin Phelan 
Heather Phipps 
Alyson Pilawski 
Kimberly Price 
Frank Pukoszek 
Stephanie Pulido 
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I usually don’t put 
much in my locker. I 
usually carry my 
stuff around, and 
anything I leave in 
my locker I try to put 
in neat piles. I don’t 
decorate my locker 
because I only have 
it for one year, so 
there is no reason to 
decorate it. 

Mike Graczyk, 
junior 

perfect combo 
Grabbing a binder out 
of her locker, Andrea 
Coulis. junior, prepares 
to go to her next class. 
“I kept my locker very 
neat,” Andrea said. “It 
helped when I was 
trying to get all my stuff 
together and trying to 
get my homework at the 
end of the day.” 

From the towering 
stack of books in his 
locker, David Snuckle, 
junior, tries to find the 
right book lor first hour. 
“It worked out. I never 
lost anything,” David 
said. 



Daniel Rak 
Thomas Rumus 
Gina Rebesco 
Marinko Repair 
Mary Rick 
Lucia Rigo 
Dana Ritter 
Jacob Rivera 

Timothy Roberts 
Robert Romano 
Stana Romic 
Amanda Roque 
Kristen kueth 
Scot I Kutkowxki 
Mark Sajn 
Alex Sakelaris 

Erika Salazar 
Amy Saltanovilz 
Thomas Sapyiu 
Luke Sasek 
Dustin Schmidt 
Nullum Schmidt 
Michael Sealy 
Cylas Sc I ton 

Amanda Seligman 
Ashir Shah 
Nicholas Shelton 
David Smkola 
Matthew Skerlich 
Samantha Skrobot 
Lester Smith 
Brad Sueddcn 


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I have a planner and 
an agenda. I use my 
agenda for school 
and the planner for 
work and other act- 
ivities. I’m very 
forgetful and I have 
to write everything 
down. 

55 

Meghan Guthrie, 
junior 


C£ 

I have folders with 
two pockets. On the 
left side, I put quiz- 
zes and grade 
sheets. I put every- 
thing else on the 
other side. When I 
need to remember 
things to do, I either 
write on my hand or 
a piece of paper. 

Jose Gutierrez, 
junior 


u 

Usually, I have my 
activities, like 
Science Olympiad, 
so I’ll do that. Then I 
study and then read. 
If I get really tired, I 
start my math be- 
cause that keeps 
me awake. 

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Rohini Chatterjee, 
junior 


u 

I never organize 
what I need to do 
and if I forget to do 
something, oh well. 
My dad got me a 
planner, but it was 
too much of a 
burden to carry 
around. 

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Alexandra 

Pavkovich, 

junior 


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I don't have a back- 
pack or agenda or 
anything. Memory, 
that’s how I remem- 
ber what homework 
I have. y j 

Mike Sealy, junior 

££ 

I stick all my papers 
in a folder and guess 
what I had for home- 
work; it’s like a 
lottery, which I often 
times lose. 

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Adam Lerner, junior 


What’s your system 
for organizing your 
homework? 


David Snuckel 
Lisa Sobilo 
Kristina Soczyk 
Sara Soeka 
Raymond Sowa 
Christopher Spedus 
Shawn Spicer 
Mary Ann Spolnik 

Daniel Spungen 
Matthew Spyrka 
Victoria Sroka 
Sarah Standley 
Anna Stariha 
Chris Stassin 
Sarah Steele 
Aleka Stefanopoulos 

Andy Stevens 
Candice Stewart 
Gina Stoffregen 
Nick Stolarz 
Jayme Stone 
David Strain 
William Stuart 
Matthew Studniarz 

Jordan Sunderland 
Lance Surma 
Ashley Taylor 
Mirko Tepavac 
Matthew Tepperman 
Elizabeth Thompson 
Celeste Tiberi 
Brent Tomczak 

Maximilian Topete 
Christopher Topor 
Alex Toth 
Tamiko Toyama 
Alyssa Tremaine 
Kevin Trotman 
Robbie Urbanowicz 
Egle Vaitiekute 

Elyse Van Camp 
Aric Van Weelden 
Tiffany Varney 
Nikola Vasich 
Joshua Vega 
Ian Vera 
Melissa Victor 
Nicholas Volkman 


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easy does it 
Trying to get everything done before 
‘ the bell, Ryan Burke, junior, comp- 
letes his homework in study hall. “It 
was nice to get it all done and riot have 
to worry about doing anything at 
home,” he said 



tutor time 

In the cafeteria after school, Anna 
Rak, senior, tutors Tiffany Aguilera, 
junior, for National Honor Society. “I 
liked having someone to look over my 
work,” Tiffany said. “Anna helped me 
recognize the things I'd done wrong." 




Kathryn Vroom 
John Wadas 
Kyle Wade 
Lane Wagner 
Timothy Wasem 
Kaylyn Wattcrson 
Casey Webb 
Mark Webster 

Scan Weiehman 
Lindsay Weiss 
Manasseh Wells 
Zacharias Wells 
Marie Welsh 
Matthew Westerlund 
Daniel White 
Brian Williams 


Jacquelyn Yerga 
Molly Yothment 
Joseph Zagorski 
Eric Zyglowicz 


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u 

I often go in early to 
take tests or get 
help if I fall behind. 
Sometimes, 
particularly for Mr. 
Russell, I’ll get 
some sample 
problems to work on 
during the day. 

y 

Marissa Zoppetti, 
sophomore 


u 

If I need help in a 
class, I try to go in 
during contact time 
because you can 
rely more on a 
teacher being there 
after school as 
opposed to in the 
morning. 

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Emily Eagan, 
sophomore 


(f 

I ask my friends for 
help on homework, 
and if they cant help 
me, I go to a teacher 
or to a smarter 
friend. 

Adam Bissonnette, 
sophomore 


u 

Sometimes I have 
time in the morning 
and I know a teach- 
er is available. I’ll go 
in for extra help if I 
need it. ^ ^ 

Rose McKeon, 
sophomore 


rise and shine 

With Matt Thompson, freshman, sleeping next to 
him, David Linnear, sophomore, works on his math 
homework before school. “After swim practice,” he 
said. “We would eat breakfast and have time to 
finish homework." 


How do you use 
before school time 
for homework? 


it 

When I don’t finish 
my homework the 
night before I use 
the morning to 
finish it and if I have 
a question on my 
homework, I ask 
my teacher in the 
morning. ^ ^ 

Lauren Nourie, 
sophomore 


Riyona Abraham 

Paul Albrecht-Mallin 
Jonathan Alexander 
Crystal Altieri 
Lawrence Amaloo 
Daniel Ancich 
Kristina Anderson 
Jenny Andert 

Alexandra Andjelich 
Miguel Arambula 
Amanda Bacoyanis 
Paul Bainbridge 
Heather Ballard 
Ashleigh Barbeau 
Nick Barton 
Courtney Basile 

Jessica Beezhold 
Tony Benavente 
Rohan Bhagwat 
Alexander Bilse 
Adam Bissonnette 
Michael Bizoukas 
Gregory Blair 
Michael Bland 

Katelyn Bochnowski 
Andrew Bookwood 
Sylvia Borowicz 
Jeffrey Bostick 
Berlyn Boswell 
Jacqueline Boyle 
Cara Briggs 
Peter Brousalis 

Elizabeth Browder 
Carolyn Brown 
Shawna Bruce 
John Bugajski 
Blaine Bugaski 
Ryan Burns 
Thomas Cafmeyer 
Rudy Campbell 

Ashley Canan 
Paul Capriglione 
Colin Carey 
Leah Carey 
Mary Carp 
Bennet Cerven 
Naveen Chaubal 
Philip Chiang 


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I don’t usually go in 
the morning. I 
sometimes go in 
after school on 
Tuesdays and 
Thursday and get 
help from my 
Spanish teacher. 

Chaz Franciski, 
sophomore 


u 

I use before school 
time to go and 
catch up with 
friends that I don’t 
see throughout the 
day and sit by my 
locker to finish 
homework I haven’t 
done. 

Golnoosh Kamali, 
sophomore 



Jeff Chou 
Austin Clark 
Jessica Clusserath 
Jonathan Contos 
Desiree Cossyleon 
Daniel Crisman 
Erin Cummings 
Michael Cummins 

Michael Curran 
Zachary Curtis 
Dulari Dave 
Courtney Dc Ccro 
Alyssa DeBoer 
Ankur Dedania 
Darryl Dedelow 
Daniel del Real 

David Del Rio 
Veronica Delgado 
Taylor Della Rocco 
Patrick DeRulf 
Jennifer Dicostanzo 
Kevin Diederich 
Cory Dillncr 
Joshua Dimailig 

Stefanic Duliman 
Kaitlyn Dolatowski 
Joseph Domenico 
Kevin Donahue 
Jaymes Doyle 
Jeffrey Dubish 
Erica Dybcl 
Jimmy Dye 

Kyle Dytrych 
Emily Eagan 
Rachel Eldert 
Aleksandar I ilek 
Olivia-Mari huger 
Adam Enright 
Kassaundra Everette 
Elena Falloon 

David Fandl 
Mitchel Farnsley 
Anthony Fattore 
Raul Ferrer 
Michael Fisher 
Nicholas Fisher 
Jessica Flamme 
Sarah Flick 


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Danielle Flores 
Michael Foulkes 
Chaz Franciski 
Katie Franklin 
Alex Galante 
Stephanie Gallardo 
Jesseca Garcia 
Onanasan Gbagi 

Errol Geberin 
Brendan Georgas 
Olivia Gershman 
Leo Giannakis 
Hallie Gibbs 
Lauren Gier 
Aubry Gilbert 
Margaret Gluek 

Alex Golas 
Michael Gonzalez 
Erin Goodman 
David GoShay 
Ryan Gott 
Benjamin Gouwens 
Amanda Graves 
Jacob Groszek 

Hilary Grunewald 
Andrea Halverson 
James Han 
Mary Haneman 
Christian Hansen 
Kyle Harker 
Thomas Harris 
Kelsey Hauflaire 

Michael Hawkins 
Clayton Hedgepath 
Jeffrey Heintz 
Collin Hendron 
Brian Heneghan 
David Hernandez 
James Hesterman 
Frank Hibbs 

Michael Hlebasko 
Thomas Hofstra 
Alyssa Hruskocy 
Cecilia Huang 
Lauren Hudak 
Fatima Husain 
Eric Hutchings 
Chan Huynh 


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u 

When I walked into 
lunch, all of my 
friends were sitting 
at a table so I sat 
down. It was con- 
venient, unlike last 
year. Then I just 
drifted from table to 
table until I found 
one I liked and just 
got to know 
everyone there. 

Katie Taylor, 

sophomore 


cc 

I sit here because 
my friends sit here. I 
wasn’t worried 
about not having 
anyone to sit with 
because my friends 
and I had talked 
about it, and I knew 
who had my lunch 
before the first day 
of school. 

Mitch Farnsley! 
sophomore 


u 

My friends and I just 
kind of took over a 
table. We saw all 
the seniors combine 
and push tables 
together, and that 
was their ‘senior 
table.’ Once you sit 
down, you see all 
the groups. 

^ ■ 

Kaitlin Newell, 
sophomore 


u 

We used to sit in a 
booth, but the 
semester went on 
and more people sat 
with us so we 
moved to an open 
table. 

Lauren Nourie, 
sophomore 


out to lunch 

Munching away, sophomores Mike Bizoukas, Joey 
Domenico, and Bret Keil, eat their lunches in D 
Lunch. “I’ve sat here the past two year at the same 
table with the same people" Joey said. 


Cf 

Location wise, it’s 
where there’s the 
least amount of 
trash on the table. 

Lauren Hudak, 
sophomore 


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decide where 
you sit at lunch? 






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My friends and I 
decided on the first 
day to sit by the first 
pillar. This way 
when the bell rang, 
we were right by the 
door and could just 
leave. 

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Bridget Parker, 
sophomore 


tc 

l didn't sit any- 
where. None of my 
friends were in my 
lunch. I just sat in 
the Commons and 
planned how I was 
going to change my 
schedule. 

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Tyler Thomas, 
sophomore 


Rimi Ibrahim 
Kathleen Isaacs 
Vanessa Jackson 
Jordan Jancosek 
Alexis Jeter 
Daniel Johnson 
Devin Johnson 
Steven Johnson 

Andrew Jonelis 
Matthew Jones 
Luke Jorgensen 
Olga Jovanovic 
Peter Jurieh 
Jeffrey Justus 
Golnoosh Kamali 
Anthony Kanavos 

Kamalpreet Kaur 
Bret Keil 

Christopher Kennedy 
Steven Kei ber 
Alexander Kevin 
Chclsy Kimes 
Melissa Kiiindc 
Kaylin Kish 

Tim Klisser 
Jarred Koessier 
Ashley Kolarik 
Christopher Kolodziej 
Michael Konopasck 
Renae Kooy 
Christina Kouklakis 
Chris Knunclis 

Kristine Kovach 
Michael Kovacich 
Leah Kozlowski 
Patrick Kozlowski 
Jacob Krismanick 
Matthew Kuehn 
Jeffrey Kurth 
David La Mantia 

Alexander Lackey 
Milijana Lalic 
Warren Lane 
Alyssa Larimer 
Katelyn Laszlo 
Evan Lavery 
Benjamin Lee 
Bryan Lee 


£ ( 

We sit wherever is 
open. We never 
have a real table. 

It’s sad, sometimes 
people laugh at us. 
Sometimes we 
forget to put some- 
thing down to save 
the table, and other 
people take it. 

Eunice Ntiamoah, 
sophomore 



u 

I’m a guy. I don’t do 
anything but the 
obvious. 

Mike Fisher, 
sophomore 


u 

I make sure my hair 
isn’t all over the 
place in the 
morning. 

Alex Galante, 
sophomore 


mirror image 

Mascara in hand, Alyssa DeBoer, sophomore, uses 
the bathroom to keep herself looking good. “I liked 
to check my makeup,” she said. “That way I always 
knew how I looked.” 


Catherine Lee 
Tamara Lynn Lee 
Connor Leto 
Matthew Lipinski 
Krystina Liput 
Heather Loden 
Lauren Lomeli 
Veronica Lopez 

Steven Luptak 
Emily Lyness 
Mara Maddocks 
Jereme Magsaysay 
Nicole Malo 
Thomas Mambourg 
Milos Mandic 
Nicole Marini 

Anthony Markovich 
Marissa Marshall 
Jacklyn Martin 
Kathryn Martino 
Jaclyn McCarthy 
Clare McCullough 
Eric McGill 
Colleen McIntyre 

James McKeon 
Mary McKeon 
Anthony McMahan 
Brittany Medved 
Sarah Meggers 
Ryan Mehay 
James Mehok 
Samuel Meier 

Lauren Meneghetti 
Angelique Mercier 
John Meyers 
Richard Meyers 
Victoria Miskimins 
Michael Mlodecki 
Maureen Modesto 
Mohammed Mohammed 

Elissa Moll 
Katharyne Moore 
Kevin Moran 
Alexander Morfas 
Natalie Moya 
Kendal Moyer 
John-Michael Mulesa 
Maxwell Nadolski 


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What else do you 
use the bathroom 
for besides the 
obvious? 


I check my braces 
for food. 

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Cameron 

Selent, 

sophomore 

tc 

I floss my teeth 
sometimes! 

Katelyn 

Bochnowski, 

sophomore 


Besides the 
obvious, I use the 
bathroom for looking 
in the mirror to fix 
my make-up and 
brush my hair. It’s a 
dirty place so I try to 
limit my time in 
there. 

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Kelsey Hauflaire, 
sophomore 


ft 

I like to read the 
stuff written on the 
stalls. 

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Heather Loden, 
sophomore 

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Sometimes I duck in 
there to avoid 
someone. 

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Milijana Lalic, 
sophomore 








u 

I brush my teeth in 
there. Sometimes 
my teeth feel 
gross — so I brush 
them. 

Jeff Reuter, 
sophomore 



cc 

I was doing a 
photography project 
and, to get a shot, I 
had to climb on top 
of a bathroom stall. 




Colleen Resler, 
sophomore 



Eric Nelson 
Kaillin Newell 
George Nieves 
Lauren Nourie 
Eunice Ntiamoah 
Shahccn Omery 
Dara Oni 
Jessica Osegueda 

Julie Oslrowski 
Zachary Oswald 
Andrew Paliga 
Laura Ann Pann//n 
Megan F’arad/inski 
Bridget Paikei 
Lauren Parker 
Lyann-Jason Pastrana 

Mihir Patel 
Kalpana Patil 
Frank Paulson 
Erin Peiguss 
Tony Peter: 

Joseph Perkins 
Zachary Perlinski 
Dragan Petrovic 

Austin Piech 
Neylan Poezontek 
Patnck Pohrte 
Bcata Pozdzal 
Anita Pulido 
Abigail Purcell 
Michael Purchla 
Rachel Quinones 

Jenni Ramirez 
Julian Rangel 
Na’Lani Ravelo 
Joseph Raycroft 
Colleen Resler 
Jeffrey Reuter 
Leilani Reyes 
Johnathan Richardson 

Adam Riley 
Kaitlin Ritchie 
Christina Rizk 
Kayla Roach 
Meghan Ruich 
Akaslt Rusiu 
Donna May Sadural 
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thing or person 
you would like to 
bring to detention 


I would take my 
iPod because it 
had all my favorite 
songs which 
would not only 
entertain me, but 
make the amount 
of time seem 
shorter. 


with you? 


55 


Mara Maddocks, 
sophomore 


I would bring my 
little brother Mitch 
because he is so 
goofy and I don’t 
think I’ve ever had a 
dull moment with 


him. 


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Emily Lyness, 
sophomore 


u 


I would bring my 
phone so I could 
text people. 


55 


Courtney Basile, 
sophomore 


u 

I would bring a 
snack because I’d 
be hungry after 
school. 

sophomore 


u 

If I had one, I would 
bring a laptop to 
detention because I 
could go on the 
Internet, type 
reports, and do 
homework easily. It 
would keep me busy 
too. 

55 

Meghan Ruich, 
sophomore 




I’d bring a doctor’s 
note to get me out 
of detention. 


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Heather Loden, 
sophomore 


u 

I would bring a 
pillow and blanket 
so I could sleep 
through it. 

55 

Jenni Ramirez, 
sophomore 


Daniel Schlesinger 
Jason Schmelzer 
Gregory Schmitt 
Patricia Schmueser 
Joel Schneider 
Joseph Scholtz 
Mike Schramm 
Amanda Schulte 

Justine Sefton 
Cameron Selent 
Ravi Shah 
Bryan Sherman 
Maureen Shields 
Michelle Shimizu 
Michael Shofner 
Aisha Siddiqui 

Harmanjit Singh 
Ryan Slosser 
Kristy Smith 
Ashly Speakman 
Joshua Spiekhout 
Kara Spurlock 
Corinne Stafford 
Russel Starcevieh 

Julie Stocky 
Danielle Stone 
Samantha Stone 
Katherine Stout 
Kai Lani Strickland 
John Strong 
Julie Stump 
Michael Sudbury 

Marissa Sylvester 
Kaitlin Szafasz 
Randal Szewka 
Katie Taylor 
Samantha Taylor 
Tyler Thomas 
Kevin Thorp 
Ryan Thorp 

Samantha Torres 
Alaina Trgovich 
Jason Trgovich 
Nicole Trimolt 
Danielle Troumouilaris 
Jacob Turnbull 
Alicia Tuuk 
Anitha Umapathy 



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it 

I’ve never been to 
detention so I don’t 
know how boring it 
is, but I’d probably 
bring a CD player to 
make the time go by 
faster. ^ ^ 

Rich Meyers, 
sophomore 


tc 

I would bring a 
portable DVD player 
to make time go by 
faster. I’d watch 
‘Pirates of the 
Carribean’ because 
Johhny Depp and 
Orlando Bloom are 
in it. 

Michele Zehner, 
sophomore 


u 

I’d bring Napoleon 
Dynamite so I could 
watch his dance 
moves because I’d 
be eternally enter- 
tained. 

55 

Elena Failoon, 
sophomore 

Cf 

A blanket to hid 
myself in. 

Jeffrey Justus, 
sophomore 


u 

I’d bring a book 
because if I bring a 
book I know I’ll have 
something to do the 
whole time I’m 
there. 

55 

Paul Albrecht- 
Mallinger, 
sophomore 


ft 

Orlando Bloom, 
because he’s my 
favorite actor and 
he’s really hot. I 
could talk to him, or 
at least stare at him 
during detention. He 
would probably not 
enjoy being with me, 
though. 

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Erin Cummings, 
sophomore 


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Tony Benavente — 
he's the funniest kid 
in the world. It 
wouldn’t be boring. 

Mike Konopaie^, 
sophomore 

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A shovel. To slowly 
dig a tunnel out. 

Catie Lee, 
sophomore 



Daniel Umlaut 
Eniesi Uwidia 
Elizabeth Vacendnk 
David Van Wieren 
Mary Vandeursen 
Justine VanDyke 
Cristina Vanko 
Melissa Vargo 

Arek Varjabedian 
Elizabeth Vamum 
Sonja Vasic 
Matthew Vasquez 
George Vauter 
Leroy Velasquez 
Jonathan Vclehek 
Alison Venhuizen 

William Wutlerson 
Andrew Webb 
Adriana Weichman 
Lisa Weichman 
Kelly Werner 
Adam White 
Kimberly Wiers 
Joseph Wingis 

Christopher Winterhaler 
Samantha Wojciechowski 
Dana Wold 
Brandon Wood 
Emily Yaeger 
Allen Yee 
Jutigam Yinyown 
Jordan Zarowny 


Zachary Zawistowski 
Michele Zehner 
Marissa Zoppetli 


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lb 

At first, a lot of the 
routine and 
homework seemed 
like it would be 
overwhelming, but 
as time progressed, 
you fit into the 
routine, and every- 
thing fell into place. 

55 

Jacob Gerber, 
freshman 


I was scared I 
wouldn’t get to class 
on time, especially 
going to South, but 
I’m not afraid 
anymore. I know I 
have enough time to 
get to class. It’s just 
like middle school. 


55 

Stefan Coric, 
freshman 


I was afraid of 
getting lost, and I did 
for the first week. 

The school really did 
get a lot smaller. The 
upperclassmen 
aren’t bad at all, 
except for in the 
lunch line where 
they cut you like 
crazy. 

Pooja Kansal, 
freshman 






Joseph Abu-Aita 
Stephen Adams 
Anthony Aguilera 
Asad Ahmed 
Keaton Aktay 
Danny Alexander 
Tieg Alexander 
Trevor Alexander 

Moises Alvarez 
Valerie Alvarez 
Eric Anderson 
Kaitlin Anderson 
Jovan Andjelich 
Carolynn Andrews 
Nick Anello 
Jeremy Aponte 

Ashley Arens 
Jesus Avina 
Mary Baggett 
Justice Bakker 
Keriann Ballanco 
Michelle Ballard 
Justin Basile 
Tommy Bassetto 

Alexandra Bazan 
Steven Beatty 
Edwin Becher 
Michael Becka 
Patrick Behrens 
Adam Belkairous 
Amina Benntan 
Philip Bernardi 

Brett Bertagnolli 
Lauren Blazevich 
Samantha Bonessa 
Matthew Bonini 
Megan Bonke 
Peter Borgia 
Jordana Boton 
Bernadette Bowen 

Kyle Boyd 
Daniel Boyle 
Trevor Bozich 
Tatiana Bozovic 
Alen Bradaric 
Skyler Bradford 
Charlie Bragg 
Jeff Bragiel 



166 freshmen 




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I wasn’t really afraid. 

I was more excited 
than afraid. Bigger 
school, more people, 
it’s a step up. ^ ^ 

Samantha 

Bonessa, 

freshman 


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At the beginning, it's 
a new environment, 
so you don’t know 
what to expect. You 
have to get used to 
everything. It’s an 
adjustment. 

Jennifer Peng, 
freshman 


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Face decorated by senior Kristina Standley, Leann 
Sikora, freshman, records her assignments on 
Homecoming. “It was part of the ritual,” Leann said. 
“I didn't freak out about the paint or anything.” 


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I came from a 
different school. At 
first I was wondering 
if it was going to be 
hard meeting new 
people, but now I 
have a lot of friends. 

Kristina Keith, 
freshman 


u 

I was so afraid that 
seniors would shove 
me around in the 
hallways and yell 
and be really mean, 
but it’s nothing like I 
imagined.Sometimes 
I do get knocked 
around, but that’s 
because I’m so little. 



freshman 


a 

I was scared that 
seniors could get 
me badly with 
lipstick on Home- 
coming, but it really 
wasn’t that bad. I 
got it all over my 
face, but it was 
nothing like I ima- 
gined. It wasn’t fun, 
but it was part of a 
ritual of high school. 

JJ 

Paulina Kozupa, 
freshman 


biggest fear 
coming to high 
school? 



Alexander Brajak 
Jenna Brakulis 
Taylor Brian 
Holly Brown 
Sabrina Brown 
Mitchell Bruhn 
Meredith Brumm 
James Burczyk 

James Burgwald 
Adrienne Bynum 
Mitchell Calabrese 
Marc Campos 
Stefan Canic 
Melissa Cappo 
John Carlson 
Kristina Carlson 

Daniel Carr 
Valerie Carrillo 
Bryn Carter 
Javier Carvajal 
Juan Ceja 
Christopher Cheng 
Kalelvn Chovanec 
Arefin Chowdhury 

Sarah ( 'howdhury 
Kuth Christopher 
Oscar Cisneros 
Nicoletta C'oduii 
Alexandra Cohen 
Jennifer Collinsworth 
Adam Cooper 
Joshua Cooper 

Stefan Coric 
Eric Cox 
Daniel Crcagh 
Kristina Cretu 
Cherlyn Crozier 
Kevin Curosh 
Samantha Curtis 
Natasha Damjanovich 

Dabarshi Das 
Joseph Do bold 
Cristal Del Real 
Lino Dimas 
Patrick Doherry 
Juliannc Donahue 
Darrell Dortch 
Neil Doshi 


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What’s your biggest 
fear in class? 


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My biggest fear is 
not doing well on 
something that I 
worked very hard on 
and not succeeding 
because high school 
is very important 
and I want to 
succeed. 




Natasha Kanal, 
freshman 


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Not knowing about 
or forgetting to do 
an assignment and 
then having to do it 
in class at the last 
minute — trying to 
squeeze it in before 
the bell. 

55 

Adam Cooper, 
freshman 


a 

I’m scared that my 
voice will crack 
while I’m talking in 
front of the class. 

55 

Keaton Aktay, 
freshman 


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Talking in front of 
the class is really 
scary. I don’t like 
having all of those 
eyes watching me. 

55 

Sarah Rubino, 
freshman 


home alone 

Pointing to her bedroom, Tatiana Bozovic, 
freshman, describes the house of her dreams in 
French 2. “It was fun to think about what I wanted 
in my house, but it wasn’t easy,” she said. “It was 
all in French and that made me nervous.” 



V. 


Tyler Drabenstot 
Andrew Drudge 
Jasmine Durham 
Brandon Dutton 
Kelsey Ellingsen 
Jonathan Eloisa 
Mona Elsalaymeh 
Natalie Emro 

Janea Evans 
Thomas Fagan 
Abigail Farkas 
Lenrow Felton 
Jeffrey Florek 
Jasmine Fonda- Adegbemi 
Alexandra Frakes 
Lauren Fuehmeyer 

Amy Fuhs 
Stephanie Gajewski 
Sara Galante 
Juan Gandarilla 
Eric Gerber 
Jacob Gerber 
Carly Gibbs 
Edward Gier 

Nicholas Gillund 
Russell Gonzalez 
Brian Good 
Zachary Goode 
Robert Gorman 
Stephanie Gorman 
Devin Gosberry 
Clarissa Gosciej 

Karen Gouwens 
Sophia Griggs 
Kassia Groszewski 
Milana Grozdanich 
Anna Guanzon 
Abel Gutierrez 
Theodore Hack 
Kenneth Hamilton 

Theodore Hanak 
Stephanie Handlon 
Jonathan Harangody 
Michael Harris 
William Hasse 
Julie Hawkins 
Angela Hehn 
Kathryn Helfen 



168 freshmen 





u 

My biggest fear in 
class would have to 
be falling asleep 
and snoring. Waking 
up and having 
everyone stare at 
you would make me 
feel really dumb. 

Liz Wehmer, 

freshman 


Doing the home- 
work correctly 
because I didn’t 
come from Wilbur 
Wright Middle 
School. The 
teachers at my old 
school had a totally 
different form and 
didn’t tell us what to 
expect. 

Sarah Mihich, 
freshman 


u 

My biggest fear in 
class is that I will get 
an answer wrong 
and everyone will 
laugh at me. 
Everyone expects 
me to be right. 

55 

Suchita Rastogi, 
freshman 



Laura I lenmg 
Basil Hcrbeck 
Felipe Hernandez 
Harrison Hernandez 
Lyndsey Hernandez 
Jessica Hilbrich 
Ronald Hileman 
Kaitlin Hines 

Ethan Hirsch 
Mike Hluska 
Amanda Hoffman 
Alexandra Hora 
Benjamin Horowitz 
Farhah Hossain 
Patrick Howard 
Megan Hruska 

Taylor Hubbard 
Courtney Hiickahv 
Grant Hucbner 
James Hunt 
Risa Hurwich 
Joseph Jamicich 
Julie Janis 
Andrew Johnson 

Michael Johnson 
Sarah Johnson 
John Jurkash 
Andrew Kaminski 
Natasha Kanal 
Pooja Kansal 
Samuel Kasmark 
Brett Keeler 

Kristina Keith 
Eleanor Kennedy 
Jared Kerzner 
Neil Keshvani 
Umbreen Khan 
Pooja Khatiwada 
Kristine Kho 
Katherine Kikalos 

Elanor Kish 
Emily Kitclicll 
Mark Knight 
Ashley Kolar 
Swara Kopparty 
Jessica Korda 
Kara Korem 
Ann Koulianos 


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Jacqueline Kovach 
Paulina Ko/upa 
Shawn Kramer 
Miles Krasic 
Daniel Kretz 
Megan Krueger 
Charles Krull 
Pawel Kuzma 

Pawel Kuzma 
Ashley Lair 
Mitchell LaRock 
Karen Larsen 
Sara Larsen 
Breanne Lawler 
Sarah Lefkofsky 
Stephanie Lemus 

Justine Leonakis 
Bradley Levan 
Samantha Lodewyck 
Kimberly Long 
Jeffrey Longawa 
Judith Maddatu 
Mitchell Malone 
Megan Mann 

Marcelina Manuel 
Aleksandar Marcetic 
Samantha Mardyla 
Marianne Marinakos 
Nicholas Markovich 
Steven Markovich 
Dragoljub Martinovic 
Kelly Mashura 

Evan Maul 
Shannon McCarthy 
Walter McDonald 
Erin McIntyre 
Megan McKechnie 
Alexandra McKenna 
Mallory McShane 
Allison Medina 

Jon Merritt 
Kari Michniewicz 
Sarah Mihich 
Carl Milbralh 
Brandon Miller 
Matthew Miller 
Ryan Miller 
Anja Mitric 


170 freshmen 


What’s your 
biggest phobia? 


U 

Feet are ugly 
looking and I just 
can’t stand them. I 
don’t even like 
touching my own 
feet. 

55 

Jackie Kovach, 
freshman 


u 

I’m afraid of dying 
because I’m too 
young and I’ve got 
my whole life ahead 
of me. 

55 

Jonathan 

Harangody, 

freshman 


My biggest phobia is 
being somewhere 
where I don’t know 
anybody. I’m really 
shy, so I like to 
know people before 
I go somewhere. 


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Meredith Brur 

freshman 


I don’t like small 
spaces. I’m afraid of 
being in elevators, 
so I take the stairs. 

Taylor Brian, 
freshman 


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I would have to say 
that really big 
needles, like 
syringes, scare me. 
Just the thought of 
someone jamming 
something sharp 
into my arm is not 
appealing to me. 

55 

Miguel Santos, 
freshman 


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My biggest phobia 
is heights, because 
I’m afraid I would 
fall and hurt myself 
and not be able to 


play sports. 




Matthew 

Thompson, 

freshman 


I am a germaphobe. 
I just think it’s really 
gross to have 
everything around 
you dirty. 


Megan Hruska, 
freshman 


I hate sharks 
because I saw the 
movie “Open 
Water,” and it 
freaked me out. I 
will never go in the 
water again if there 
are sharks living 
there.” 

Chris Samano, 
freshman 



I have arachno- 
phobia because 
once, at my friend’s 
cottage, he and I 
took the paddle boat 
through this tunnel 
that we barely fit 
through and there 
were spiders every- 
where. They kept 
falling into the boat. 

55 

Matthew 

Thompson, 

freshman 


I hate storms 
because they are 
loud and bad things 
always happen in 
movies when a 
storm outside. 

55 

Josh Cooper, 
freshman 


I’m afraid of driving 
over bridges that go 
over big bodies of 
water because I’m 
afraid that they will 
collapse and I’ll 
drown. 

55 

Annie Pellicciotti, 
freshman 



Natalie Miyashiro 
Elizabeth Monell 
Ashley Moore 
Aiesondra Mora 
Nicholas Moiclli 
Brian Murphy 
Justin Newman 
Ivana Njegomir 

David Nootens 
Gina Novakovich 
Jennifer Novosel 
Joseph O'Brien 
Brian O'l lara 
Petar Ogrizovich 
Chike Okolocha 
Stephen Ong 

Kristen Pagane 
Nicole Pakan 
Nicholas Pantazis 
Eric Papesh 
Lovely n- Kay Pastrana 
lan Pavnick 
Jessica Peach 
Colleen Pearman 

Annie Pellicciotti 
Jennifer Peng 
Matthew Petersen 
Alana Phelan 
Michelle Philipsbom 
Blake Platt 
Molly Poczontek 
Kurt Popovich 

Amanda Puryear 
Anna Pycinska 
Timothy Qualls 
Talha Qureshi 
Andrew Radbel 
Nisha Raiker 
David Ramirez 
Anisha Rastogi 

Suchita Rastogi 
Kelly Rausch 
Jennifer Razey 
Bailey Remec 
Brian Ritz 
Jared Rizzo 
Eric Robertson 
Ariana Rodriguez 


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Full responsibility. 
Right now we don’t 
have it. We have 
many more 
responsibilities to 
face in our lifetime. 

Jackie Kovach, 
freshman 


u 

I’m afraid of what 
I’m going to have to 
do with my money. 
Paying bills and 
managing all of it, 
getting my bills paid 
on time. It seems 
like a lot. 

J5 

Swara Kopparty, 
keyed up freshman 

Focusing on his work, Ryan Miller, freshman, types 
HTML codes. Ryan plans on working with comput- 
ers in the future, but wants to become a journalist 
when he grows up. 


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Every birthday since 
I turned 10 I’ve 
cried. As you get 
older you are 
expected to be more 
independent. You 
no longer have 
Mommy and Daddy 
to lean on. I guess 
it’s just the reality of 
growing up. 

Molly Poczontek, 
freshman 


Jennifer Romano 
Alexander Rosales 
Danielle Roy 
Sarah Rubino 
Branden Ruiz 
Roberto Rumbolo 
Christopher Samano 
John Sanchez 

Bryan Sanders 
Andru Sannito 
Miguel Santos 
Cody Sasek 
Brian Schmidt 
Brandon Schweitzer 
Amanda Scott 
Ann Seaman 

Belinda Scbcnste 
Patrick Seymour 
Neal Shah 
Colleen Shaw 
Anna Sherron 
Ryan Shimala 
Mitchell Shlensky 
Aleksandr Shmagranoff 

Leann Sikora 
Mubarak Singh 
Nolan Slifko 
Joshua Smit 
Jacob Smith 
Zachary Smith 
Erik Soeka 
Steven Soeka 

Emily Sojka 
Nemanja Sosic 
Sarah Spolnik 
Alyssa Spungen 
Jeffrey Spyrka 
Marko Sretenovic 
Jack Standley 
Alexander Stariha 

Trevor Stewart 
Nicholas Stoffregen 
Tabitha Strong 
Evelyn Strug 
Kyle Stuart 
Samantha Tantillo 
Lauren Tanzillo 
Matthew Thompson 



172 freshmen 



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What do you fear 
most about 
growing up? 


U 

Having a bad 
relationship is what 
I’m most afraid of. I 
don’t know what I 
would do if my 
husband left me. It’s 
not really something 
I’m expecting, but 
it’s a question of 
'what if?’” 

JJ 

Kelly Rausch, 
freshman 


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Punam Tiwtma 
Angela Toth 
Max Tratar 
Corey Trimolt 
Jenna Tritsch 
Philip Ur 
Jeffrey Vallese 
Steven Vanes 

Brittani Vasquez 
Gregory Velasi|uc/ 
Matie Velasquez 
George Vezmar 
Kathryn Wadas 
Kelly Wade 
Megan Walker 
Kevin Watson 

Julianne Watterson 
Mary Webber 
Elizabeth Wehmer 
Michael Wey 
Molly White 
Nikkida White 
Lazarick Whitlock 
Deborah Wilczynski 

Blake Williams 
Christopher Witter 
Timothy Yee 
Nick Yi 

Meagan Yothment 
Brittany Zehner 
Steve Zelenika 
Lindsey Ziemba 


Amanda Zimmerman 
Julie Zivich 


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I’m afraid of being 
poor. I like nice stuff. 
I’ll probably spend 
most of it on cloth- 
ing and then I wont 
have any money to 
pay for food. ^ ^ 

Amanda 

Zimmerman, 

freshman 


u 

I’m afraid of going 
bald because I have 
an obsession with 
my hair.” 

55 

Evan Maul, 
freshman 


I’m afraid of not 
having any money 
and not having my 
parent’s money to 
spend if I run out, 
because after high 
school it’s up to me. 

55 

Shannon 

McCarthy, 

freshman 


a 

Life. I don’t know 
what I’m going to 
do yet. 

55 

Mitch LaRock, 
freshman 

u 

Changes like losing 
friends and losing 
contact with friends 
when we go to 
college. 

55 

Jonathon Eloisa, 
freshman 



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What is it like to be on the other 
side of the desk? 

“It’s everything I expected. It’s 
been 26 1/2 years that I’ve 
been with Munster. It’s never 
too long. It’s too long if you 
don’t like doing it anymore. 
Then it’s time to get out.” 

Ms. Paula Malinski, 
phys. ed. 

“I try to put myself at the 
students prospective. It’s hard 
for me to believe that I was a 
student at some point.” 

Mr. Bob Shinkan, 
geometry 


"Oh man, it's fun. I like being able 
to joke around and get things 
done. It’s really great when 
students come back and tell you 
that you really helped them not 
only in math, but in life.” 

Ms. Katie Harris, 
math 

“Munster High is a lot diff-erent 
than it was when I went here, it 
wasn’t nearly as big and modern. 
It’s really a diff-erent school.” 

Ms. Jill Underly, 
social studies 


Do you have any co-workers that 
were once your teachers? 

“It took me four years to call Mrs. 
Yorke anything other than that. I 
call her ‘Ma.’ I can’t imagine 
saying, “Mary...” I do the same 
with Marsh and Edington. No 
first names.” 

Ms. Jennifer Luksich, 
Spanish 

“I would never refer to Mr. 
Coppage by his first name. I talk 
to some of my old teach-ers now 
like Mr. LaReau, and Mr. 

Russell. 

Mr. Matt Kalwasinski, 
social studies 


“I have a lot of co-workers that 
were my teachers. Here’s the 
kicker: I had Mr. Tripenfeldas as 
my math teacher and now he's my 
boss.” 

Ms. Katie Harris, 
math 


“It was kind of weird at first. As the 
years went on, I hoped I had 
proved myself, and ear-ned 
respect. I still respect the teachers 
that are here that I had in high 
school.” 

Mr. Bob Shinkan, 
geometry 



Mrs. Darlene Acosta: Attendance Secretary, 
Project X, SADD 

Ms. Christine Barajas: Westlake Special 
Education 

Dr. Timothy Bartlett: Vocal Music Director, 
Ensembles, Musical Director, Music Dept. Rep 
Mr. Brent Barton: Westlake Special Education 
Mr. John Beaupaian: Computer Technology 


Mrs. Laura Bonagurd: West Lakes Aide 
Mr. Larry Brechner: Auditorium Director, 
Drama Director 

Mrs. Donna Buck: Westlake Aide 

Miss Jennifer Bulla: English, Speech Coach 

Ms. Dawnmarie Bulut: Westlake Aide 


Elvira Cedano: Westlake Aide 

Mr. Brian Clark: English, Boys' Golf Coach, 

Ass't Football Coach, Ass't Wrestling Coach 

Mr. Bruce Curme: Physics 

Mr. Gary Davis: Physical Education, Lifesaving 

Mrs. Carrie Diombala: Non-educational Aide 


Mrs. Therese Dristas: English 

Mrs. Christina Engle: Westlake Special 

Education 

Mrs. Carol Florence: Guidance Counselor, 
Guidance Dept. Rep 

Mr. Don Fortner: Economics, Speech and 
Debate Coach, Ass't Girls' Volleyball Coach 
Mr. Dave Franklin: Science, Project Biology, 
Science Dept. Chair 



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What have your learned after 
teaching for 35 years? 

My students are quite perceptive 
about what makes effective 
learning. If you listen and have 
them give you an honest eval- 
uation, you can learn a great deal. 

What will you miss about 
teaching? 

I was lucky to find a job I loved to 
do. I woke up and I thought ‘Gosh, 
I get to teach today.’ Everyone 
should have this joy. It's such a 
wonderful feeling, and so is being 
able to be involved with students’ 
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teaching for 44 years? 

How to keep my sanity. I have 
learned that over time, kids 
really haven't changed. Times 
have changed, vocabulary has 
changed, but the kids are good. 

What will you miss about 
teaching? 

Everything. I started when it 
was a middle school. I watched 
it grow into a high school. I’ve 
watched us come up from the 
bottom of the totem pole. It’s 
changed tremendously to what 
we are today. 



Mr. A1 Gandolfi: Assistant Principal 

Mrs. Rachel Garrett: Westlake Interpreter 

Mrs. Barb Gibbons: Westlake Aide 

Mr, Jeff Graves: Chemistry 

Mr. Mike Hackett: Health, Outdoor Education, 

Head Boys' Basketball Coach 


Mrs. Kay Hansen: Guidance Secretary 
Mrs. Katie Harris: Math, Academic Team 
Mrs. Nancy Hastings: Journalism, Media Arts, 
Paragon, Crier, Quill and Scroll sponsor 
Miss. Kelly Haussman: Chemistry 
Mr. Arthur Haverstock: Science 


Mrs. Maggie Herkton: Guidance Counselor 
Mrs. Dessie Kammer Guidance Counselor 
Mrs. Deb Kelley:Auditorium Secretary 
Mr. Jack King: Assistant Dean of Students 
Mrs. Renee Kouris: English, Technical Theatre, 
Drama 


Mr. Marc Lehnerer: English, Speech, Freshman 
Class sponsor 

Mrs. Andrea Lemon: Westlake Special 
Education 

Mrs. Linda Lemon: English 

Mrs. Paulette Libak: Food Service Director 

Mrs. Elena Lopez: Ceramics 


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last goodbye 

At the 2005 Commencement in the 
Fieldhouse, Principal Mr. Steven 
Tripenfeldas gives his final speech to 
the 307 graduating seniors on June 5. 

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Playing a game of thumb war with 
Coach Leroy Marsh's grandson 
Patrick, Dean of Students Mr. Jack 
King battles his way to victory. "He 
challenges me at every football 
game," Mr. King said. "We've been 
doing this for three years now. He 
cheats every time." 


Mrs. Alyce Mart-Webb: French, French Club 
Ms. Sarah Mason: Family and Consumer 
Science 

Mrs. Jeanne McCall: Principal's Secretary 
Mr. Rob McCall: English, Ass't Varsity Football 
Coach, Ass't Girls' Track Coach 
Mr. Jim McNabney: English, Composition, 
Debate Coach 


Mrs. Eileen Meier: German, German Club 
Mrs. Teresa Needles: Westlake Special 
Education 

Mrs. Nancy Newcomb: Business, Computer 
Applications 

Mrs. Lori Nicholas: Media Assistant 
Mrs. Kathy Olivotto: Guidance Counselor, 
Dollars for Scholars 


176 faculty 


Mr. Richard Sopko 
Asst. Superintendent 


School Board: Mrs. Paula Nellans; Mr. John Friend; Mrs. Judith Florczak, 
President; Mr. David Schneider, Secretary; and Mrs. Carrie Wadas, Vice- 
President 


Miss Jennifer Luksich: Spanish, Spanish Club 

Mrs. Patricia Macak: Westlake Aide 

Mrs. Sandra Madsen: English 

Ms. Paula Malinski: Physical Education, 

Physical Education Dept. Rep 

Mrs. Deloris Maloney: Westlake Aide 


Mr. William Pfister, 
Superintendent 


Dr. Michael O’Connor 
Asst, to Superintendent 









Mrs. Suzanne Owen: Media Specialist 

Ms. Valerie Pflum: Math, Ass't Girls' Soccer 

Coach, Ping Pong Club, Sophomore Class 

sponsor. National Honor Society 

Mrs. Pat Premetz: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Math 

Department Chair 

Linda Redar; Non-Educational Aide 

Mrs. Marilyn Rizzo: Family andConsumer 

Science 

Mr. Dominic Ross: Computer Technical 
Support 

Mr. David Russell: English, Creative Writing 
Mrs. Judy Sayre: Westlake Aide 
Mrs. Georgia Sherman: Audio Visual 
Technology 

Mr. Bob Shinkan: Geometry, Head Boys' 
Baseball Coach, Ass't Varsity Football Coach 


Miss Shonna Siegers: Earth and Space Science, 
Academic Team 

Mr. Mike Smith: Athletic Director 

Mr. Joseph Sokol: Math, Junior Class sponsor 

Mrs. Michelle Stan: Social worker 

Mr. Corky Stopper: Non-educalional Aide 


Mrs. Rita Stopper: Media Assistant 
Mrs. Janel Tobias: Science, Diving Coach 

Mr. Steven Tripenfeldas: Principal 

Mrs. Charlene Tsoutsouris: Spanish, Foreign 

Language Dept. Chair 

Mr. Donald Oilman: Chemistry, Academic 

Team 



Mrs. Jill Underly: Social Studies, Student 

Government 

Mrs. Lisa Valent: Math 

Mrs. Beth Vesa: Algebra, Head Girls' 

Basketball Coach, Head Softball Coach 

Mrs. Jan Watson: Westlake Special Education 

Mrs. Jody Weiss: English 


Mr. William Woods: Band Director, Marching 
Band, Jazz Band 

Mr. Steve Wroblewski: Math, Computer 
Programming 

Mrs. Mary Yorke: English, Composition, 

Speech, English Dept- Chair 

Mr. Don Zeller: Assistant Principal, Guidance 


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Kaylen, 

If you can be 
silly and laugh 
out loud, you 
will succeed. 
We are so 
proud of you 
today, 

tomorrow and 
always. 

Love, 

Mom & Dad 




To our gal SAL. You have grown 
so much from the picture above 
to the beauty you are now. You 
have only just begun. We praise 
you with highest honors and we 
are so proud of you. 

Love, 

Mom and Dad 


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Congratulations, Eric. We 
are very proud of you and 
all your accomplishments. 
May you continue to 
amaze us! Wishing you 
success and happiness in 
your future. 

Grands bisous 
Nous t’aimons, 

Mom, Dad and Alicia 



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Congratulations Alii! 

We are so proud of the 
person you are, and we 
eagerly await the person you 
will become. 

We love you! 
Mom, Dad, 

Kristen and Brian 





Lauren Guidotti 



It Iseems like not so long ago 
We were talking to mamma’s belly 
Sayin’, “hey yo! ‘Fetes’.” 

“You think you’re about ready?” 

Well, we turned around once or twice 
And the next thing we knew 
We had a little baby in the house. 

We called you “Boogie Boo Boo” 

Then “Boogie” became “Boogs” 

And “Boogs” turned into “Scooby” 

And “Scooby” turned ’round once or twice and became 

Well... 

A thing of beauty- 
Look at you now! 

Once again you’re good to go 
Getting ready to turn around again. 

But, there’s something you should know: 

It kinda freaks us out a bit 
(It tears us up a little too) 


You see, even though you are all grown up 
You’ll always be our little “Scooberoo!” 





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Congratulations Steph! 




We are very proud of 
you and all your 
accomplishments. 

You’re the best. 

Have fun at Purdue. 
Love, 

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Patrick and Danielle 



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“I can do it” has 
always been your 
motto. Your future 
awaits you and we 
know you can do 
it. 

Love, 

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Good luck and 
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Adam and Ashley. 
We’re proud of you 
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2005 Senior Band Members 


2005 Senior Band Members 

Congratulations Graduates! 

Thank you for all your timp and talents, making this a very special year! 

From the Band Backers 



Senior Band Members 

Front row: Jenna Candiano, Emilee Vandersluis 

Second row: Rachel Pucalik, Neerja Prasad, Emily Bradley 

Third row: Doug Boyer, Steve Hus, Eric Wallace, Niki Cacich, Matt Coduti 

Back row: Stephanie Frank, Elliot Eismin, Eric LaMagdeleine, Suman Rao, 

Valerie Umlaut, Nicole Parra, David Zagorski, Heather Haneman, Spelios 

Bacoyanis, Keith Lorenz, Steve Balog, Kristen Moran, Kristina Stephan, 

Stephanie Scully, Kelly Simmons, Daniel Albrecht-Mallinger 

Not pictured: Andrew Sharp, Brian Wujek 


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Sarah Laymon 


Your future lies 
ahead of you, 
may all your 
dreams come true. 
Congratulations! 

Love, 

Dad and Mom 




Brian Rubesha 


Brian, 

May you set out for the 
future with confidence, 
with determination, and 
with pride in the man 
you’ve become. 

Best wishes at 
Valparaiso University! 
Love, 

Mom, Dad 
and Brianne 



Sara Schulte 


Congratulations, Sara! 
You’ve made us proud! 
Good luck at IU. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad 
and Amanda 




Morgan Geberin 


Morgan, 

We are so proud of the 
person you have become! 
Continue making the most 
of your opportunities. God 
bless and watch over you. 
Keep Smiling! 

We love you, 

Mom, Dad and Errol 


Odds 

Ends 

The Star Wars Saga 
ended with Revenge of 
the Sith, concluding nearly 
30 years of George Lucas’ 
legacy. Students and 
teachers flocked to 
theaters May 20 for the 
first glimpse at the end. 

“It was a lot to take In but it 
was really good. They threw a 
lot of information at you, but all 
the loose ends got tied in.” 

Todd Loden, senior 

“It was so amazing because it 
was the last one and it made 
the saga complete.” 

Rachel Myszak, senior 

"I was pleased and tickled sky- 
blue pink with the experience. 
The energy in the theater was 
riveting and the camaraderie 
of the patrons was inspiring." 

Mr. Robin Tobias, 
English teacher 

“The third epic was a lot more 
bleak than the others. It dealt 
with a lot darker subjects and 
rather than being involved with 
hope it was consumed by 
helplessness. It was pretty 
tight.” 

Erica Ranade, senior 

“It as pretty good. They did a 
real good job with the special 
effects. The dialogue was 
okay, but they did a really 
good job with the ending.” 

Devin Johnson, sophomore 

“I thought it had great special 
effects. It was lacking in 
dialogue and character 
development, but overall it was 
a good movie.” 

Mr. Don Fortner, 
Economics teacher 


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Marnan Campos 


Congratulations 

Marnan! 

You have 
blossomed into a 
wonderful person. 
We are so proud of 
you. There is 
nothing but the best 
in your future! 

Love, 

Mom, Dad 
and Marc 





Jessica Orzel 



Mark Everette 




To our firstborn, 
Congratulations! 
Your hard work has 
paid off and now the 
real adventure 
begins! 

Love, 

Mom & Dad 


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I watched you wave and bravely enter 
kindergarten. Now as you leave high school, I 
realize you have grown up. I’m so proud of you! 
You have filled my life with love and happiness. 
My legal responsibility may be over; your future 
is in your hands. But my love, guidance and 
support is never ending. 

I love you, always and forever and a day. 

Mom 


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Munster Orchestra 


Justin Hernandez 


CONGRATULATIONS 2005 ORCHESTRA SENIORS! 
Thank you for your talent and your leadership. We 
couldn’t have done it without you! 





Hair today, gone 
tomorrow. Where has 
the time gone? Stay 
focused and 
determined. Always do 
your best in whatever 
you do. Hold your 
head up high and 
“make your mark on 
the world.” We are so 
proud of you. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad, 

Felipe and 
Anneliese 




Senior Orchestra members: 

Front Row: Krystle Murzyn, 
Marnan Campos, Neerja Prasad, 
Tina Shieh 

Second Row: Julie Nelson, 
Heather Haneman 
Back Row: Eliot Benman, Andrew 
Sharp, Chris Ondo, Doug Boyer 


Kelly Fray 


We wish you 
every success, joy 
and happiness 
in all that you do. 



All our love, 
Mom, Dad, Joe 
Molly, Ziggy & 
Rusty 












Lyndsay Langbehn 





The time has flown by 
all too fast. 

Part of your future’s 
now the past. 

Your graduation’s 
come at last. 

We couldn’t be 
prouder. 

Love, 

Dad, Mom and Zach 


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Lauren Davis 


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Dear Lauren, 

Do not follow 
where the 
path may lead. 
Go instead 
where there is 
no path and 
leave a trail. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad 
and Coley 



Andrew, 

We are so proud of you. 
Continue this wonderful 
journey with hard work and 
determination and you will 
go far. We know you can 
do it. Have a great time at 
Ball State. 

Congratulations! 

Love, 

Mom, Dad, Adam and Tony 






“Congratulations! 

Today is your day 
You’re off to great places 
You’re off and away!” 

Dr. Suess 

IU is lucky to have you! 

Love, 

Mom, Dad 
Katie and Brett 




Paige Popravak 




“Go confidently in the 
direction of your dreams. 
Live the life you have 
imagined.” 

Henry David Thoreau 

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Congrats, Big Bro! 
We hope 
you’ll have fun on 
your journey in life. 

Love, 

Your little sisters 



Odds 

Ends 

The biggest shows of the 
2004-2005 TV season 
ended with a bang. No 
matter what the results, 
students said “wow” to 
their favorite show. 

The O.C. 

Marissa shot Trey when 
she found him trying to 
kill his brother Ryan. 
American Idol 
Country star Carrie 
Underwood beat out 
rocker Bo Bice to 
become the fourth “Idol.” 
Desperate Housewives 
Mary Alice, the narrator 
from beyond the grave, 
killed the woman buried 
in the Young yard, and 
not her husband as 
suspected. 

Gilmore Girls 
Loreli proposed to Luke 
as Rori prepared to take 
a year off from Yale. 

Lost 

The mysterious "Others” 
attacked the castaways’ 
raft. They kidnapped Walt 
and left the rest to drown 
in the ocean. 

One Tree Hill 

Nathan told Lucus that he 
no longer considered him 
a friend or a brother while 
Nikki left with Jenny. 

The Apprentice 3 
Kendra, the real estate 
developer, beat out Tana 
to become Donald 
Trump’s new assistant. 

24 

After multiple heroisms 
for our nation. Jack Bauer 
was exiled from the 
country. 


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Stephanie Frank 


We love you 
and we’re 
proud of you! 
Be happy! 

Love, 

Mom and Dad 


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Ashley Brown 


We are ever so proud 
of all you have done. 

You have grown from our 
energetic baby girl to a 
wonderful, motivated 
beautiful woman. We wish 
you every happiness and 
success in the coming 
years. Always follow your 
dreams. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad, Tony and Tiffany 


■ 


Congratulations, Taryn 
We wish you the best 
in your artistic future 
as we watch you 
mature to draw your 
dreams. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad, 

Justin & Jessica 



CHRISSY DOMENICO, erica ranade, michelle becka & alli chelgren 


Congratulations to four fine young 
women who have achieved their 
goals and had fun along the way. 
Your futures are bright... 
don’t forget your sunglasses. 

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Domenico 



Erica, Chrissy, Michelle, Alli 


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David Porter 





David, 

Most great people have something in 
common: they all have at least one 
person in their corner who believes in 
them. You have many. 

Wherever you are, whatever you’re 
going through, there will always be 
someone to count on. Wishing the best 
for you and cheering you on. 


DREAM BIG-DON’T SETTLE 


Love, Mom 





Trevor Clippert 


Trevor, 

May your many gifts 
lead you to success 
and happiness in your 
life’s journey. We are so 
proud of you. 


Love, 

Dad, Mom 
and Natalie 


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Congratulations 
Stephenie on four 
great years. 

Good luck at 
Indiana University. 

We love you, 

Alex, Kristin, 
Nicholas, 

Mom and Dad 


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Mark Everett 



Congratulations, Mark! 

We commend you on 
present accomplishments 
and support you in all your 
future aspirations. You 
have made us extremely 
proud. 

We love you, 

Your grandparents, 
Ronald and Mozell Scott 








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Jared Flahaven 




We are proud of all you 
have accomplished and 
filled with hope for your 
future. Stay true to who 
you are and you will be 
unstoppable. 

God bless you. 

Love, 

Mom and Dad, Seth, 

Ethan and Micah 


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Congratulations 

Krystle! 

Listen to your heart 
and watch your 
dreams come true. 
You Da Girl! 

Love, 

Mom & Dad 
xoxo 


We have every confidence 
that you will be successful 
in life. You are a self- 
motivator, which will be a 
great asset for you at IU. 
Set your goals high and 
always give 100%. We’re 
all so very proud of you. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad, 

Jack and Sarah 


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Amanda Pogach 



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Congratulations! 
Never stop singing. 
The world is yours. 
Good luck at 
Vanderbilt. 

Love, 

Mom & Dad 








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Kristina Standley 




Ashley Lauren Brian, 

Follow your dreams... 
Listen to your heart... 
Reach for the stars... 
And always 
remember to stop 
and smell the flowers. 

Love, 

Mom & Dad 


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Sarah Burnstein 


Congratulations Sarah, 

You have made us very 
proud. Good luck in your 
next achievement on the 
exciting road in life. 

Have a great time at IU. 
Love, 

Mom, Dad & Michelle 
Go White Sox!! 




Rachel Gosciej 



You are an incredible young 
woman. You bring sunshine 
and joy to all who know you. 
New exciting opportunities are 
waiting! Follow your dreams 
with passion, prayer, 
commitment and laughter. 
Know that we are proud of you 
and support you. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad & Clarissa 


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Odds 

Ends 

The top songs provided 
the soundtrack of the year 
as users downloaded on 
iPods as fast as possible. 
The most popular songs 
could be found flipping 
through an iPod’s playlist 
of mp3s. 

Yeah! Usher 
If I Ain’t Got You 
Alicia Keys 

The Way You Move OutKast 
Goodies Ciara 
Lean Back Terror Squad 
MoveYa Body Nina Sky 
Dip It Low Christina Milian 
Overnight Celebrity Twista 
Encore/Numb Linkin Park 
She Will Be Loved Maroon 5 
Heaven Los Lonely Boys 
Pieces of Me 
Ashlee Simpson 
Leave (Get Out) JoJo 
Do Somethin’ 

Britney Spears 
My Happy Ending 
Avril Lavigne 

One Thing Finger Eleven 
Drop It Like It’s Hot 
Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell 
On The Way Down 
Ryan Cabrera 
Since U Been Gone 
Kelly Clarkson 
Skin Rascal Flatts 
Hollaback Girl 
Gwen Stefani 
Switch Will Smith 
Mr. Brightside The Killers 
Candy Shop 50 Cent 
Lonely No More 
Rob Thomas 
Sugar (Gimme Some) 

Trick Daddy 
Collide Howie Day 
Blvd. of Broken Dreams 
Green Day 
Burn Usher 


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Emily Diekelmann 


Words can’t express 
how proud we are of 
you! You have 
overcome so many 
obstacles throughout 
your life and still you 
have managed to 
succeed in your 
studies, theater and 
music. You have such 
a gift in your voice and 
you have let it shine in 
all aspects of your life. 
Continue to make 
beautiful music in all 
that you do! May all 
your dreams come 
true! 

Love, 

Mom, Melissa, 
and your own 
Guardian Angel- 
Daddy 





Jenna Candiano 


To the end of the end 
and 

The beginning of the beginning 

As you end your childhood and 
begin adulthood we hope your 
dreams come true. 

Congratulations honey. 

We are so proud of you. 

All our love, 

Mom and Dad 


" 




Jennifer Zgorka 



We are very proud of 
the person that you 
have become. 
Continue to 
challenge yourself 
and strive to be your 
very best. 

Enjoy the journey. 
Enjoy Emory. 

Love, 

Mom and Dad 




Kristina Stephan 


Congratulations Boober! 




We are very proud of you 
and wish you tons of 
happiness and much 
success. 


We love you! 

Dad, Mom, Sarah & 
Meghan 


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Congratulations Graduates! 

You made it through... 

Go On with what life has in store for you. 
We hope you have fun 
because your life has begun 
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All Parents try 

to love and to raise 

a child that honors them 

all of their days, 

but rare is the daughter who 

takes this to heart 

and brings them such 

happiness 

right from the start. 

You’ve filled us with pride 
from the time you were small 
as a hard working student 
and true friend to all. 

With the future ahead 
the adage is true 
what you give to others 
comes right back to you. 

May the kindness you’ve 
given and laughter you share 
be returned to you always 
with plenty to spare. 

We love you very much and 
are so proud of the person 
you are. 

Congratulations! 

Mom and Dad 

Amanda and Max 


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Munster Mustang Hockey Organization 2004-2005 


Greg Van Camp - Captain 


Munster Mustangs Hockey Organization 

http://www.geocities.com/mustanghockeyteam/ 


Grant Burdeau - Goalie 


Kenneth Ehlin - Asst. Captain 


Bottom Row: Philip Bernardi, Brian O’Hara, Josh Smit, Eric Hutchings, Grant Burdeau 
Second Row: Ryan Mehay, Corey Trimolt, Greg Van Camp, Coach Rick Rubino, Jason 
Schmelzer, Kevin Smith, Stephen Adams 

Top Row: Brian Good, Steven Johnson, Dan Schlesinger, Kurt Jorgensen, Anthony 

Alfonsi, Steve Kerber, Team Manager Dave Van Camp 

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You put all the parts together in another 
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Mrs. Mary Yorke and AP Comp-- 

We couldn’t 
have done it 
without you! 

Thank you. 

Love, 

Alii, Sarah-Anne and 
Paragon 2005 


Odds 

Ends 

Each aspect of the school 
made the building unique, 
from the many teachers, 
random rooms and special 
statistics that belonged to 
8808 Columbia Ave. 
exclusively. 

1,691 number of lockers 

79 number of classrooms 

78 number of teachers 

15 number of support staff 

4 number of administators 

350 number of computers 

34 number of doors 

leading to the outside 

45 ft height of the 
Fieldhouse dome 

416 steps North to South 
from the Pub to Ceramics 

1,025 number of lunches 
served each day 

300 pounds of fries used 
on an average day 

850 number of Bosco 

sticks served daily 

$157 thousand in 

sholarships awarded 
to the Senior Class 

6 reams of paper used 
in the library daily 

500 pieces of paper in 

each ream 


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Best wishes 
for continued 
success 


Ed and Nora Alfonsi 

Brad and Karen Anderson 

Milan and Gail Andjelich 

Jesus Avina 

John and Judy Banka 

Caroline Basile 

The Behrens Family 

Ali and Marta Belkairous 

John Bernardi Family 

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bertagnolli 

Rick and Karyn Bohling 

Bono 

Vicky Bostick 

The Boswell Family 

Neil and Fe Boyle 

Jim and Jane Bridgman 

Sabrina Brown 

Vicky and Jonathon Buka 

Scott and Kathy Burke 

Lydia Carrillo 

Steve and Peggy Chovanec 

The Clusserath Family 

Chris and JoAnn Contos 

Janet and Howard Cooper 

Jack and Pat DeBoer 

The Felgenhauer Family 

John and Nikki Fisher 

Becca and Gus Galante 

Bob and Judy Ciak 

Beth and Kevin Gibbs 

Marc and Debbie Goodman 

Patrick and Carolyn Gorman 

Tom and Donna Gosciej 

The Grabarczyk Family 

Kenneth and Susan Grayczyk 

Ted and Gail Hack 

The Harangody Family 

Jay and Deb Harker 

Terri Harrington 

Billy and Kathy Hasse 


Paul and Deb Hayes 

Raymond and Diane Hernandez 

Adrian Horowitz 

Marc and Rosie Hruskocy 

John and Bessie Griggs 

Dan and Terry Johnson 

Gary and Patty Johnson 

Mr. And Mrs. George Johnson 

William and Dorene Jonelis 

John and Maureen Jones 

The Jurkash Family 

Bill and Linda Kaminski 

Marina and Thad Kanavos 

Jim and Shirley Kennelly 

Sandi Kozlowski 

The Krasic Family 

David and Michelle Krueger 

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kwateng 

Ashley Lair 

Peter and Dawn Lanman 
The Lazauskas Family 
John Lennon 
The Lewis Family 
Ed and Lisa Lomeli 
Wes and Betty Lukoshus 
Gail Maysaysay DBA 
Tom and Linda Malo 
Patrick and Laurie Maloney 
Bill Marinakos 
Tom and Elllie Marinier 
Bob and Karen Markovich 
Sam and Kathy Martino 
Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCarthy 
Paul McCartney 
Peter and Mary Milbrath 
Samuel T. Miller, Attorney 
Lee and Beth- Ann Millies 
Robert and JoAnn Moll 
Noel and Nancy Monell 
Jon Niall and Maria McShane 


Mark and Natalie Nootens 

Ken and Jan Nowak 

Michael and Sonja Orgizovich 

Bipin and Vrinda Pai 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pilawski 

Neerja Prasad 

Jenni Ramirez 

Charles and Marguerite Rebesco 
Mike and Denise Remec 
Gary and Debbie Richardson 
Mr. and Mrs. Branko Sajn 
John Sannito 
Carol and Mark Schmidt 
Michael and Debra Schmueser 
Seropro of Western Lake County 
Mubarak Singh 
Howard M. Slifko, Jr. 

Tony and Lorna Soeka 

Terry and Laura Spicer 

The Spurlock Family 

Mark and Laura Standlcy 

Michael J. Sudbury 

JoAnna and Jim Sunderland 

Betsy and Andy Tanzillo 

The Thompson Family 

Jim and Eileen Thorp 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tomazin 

Ellen and Dave Toth 

The Toyama Family 

Susan and Charles Tremaine 

Beverly and Dreter Trimolt 

Bruce and Claudia Van Deursen 

The Varnum Family 

D. Vroom 

John and Carrie Wadas 
Jerry and Patricia Wade 
Steve and Kathleen Wible 
Doug and Ann Williams 
Jeff and Sheila Yurasovich 
Terry and Rosalie Zarowny 


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Index 


A American Idol 
captivates 
audience for 
4th season 

A little bit louder now 8- 
13 

Abraham, Riyona 2, 130, 

131, 158, 159 
Abu-Aita, Fadi 150 
Abu-Aita, Joseph 86, 166 
Academic Super Bowl 24 
Academic Team 33 
Academics 16-31 
Acosta, Mrs. Darlene 174 
Acosta, Suzie 150 
Adams, Stephen 166, 192 
Adomitis, Tracey 150 
Advertising 178-195 
African Drum/ Dance 33 
Aguilera, Anthony 86, 

166 

Aguilera, Tiffany 150, 157 
Ahmed, Asad 166 
Ahmed, Saba 16, 34, 41, 
48, 49, 51, 53, 72, 77, 
150 

Akaforo, Ena 134 
Aktay, Keaton 42, 86, 166, 
169 

Aktay, Kory 24, 42, 150 
Alberson, Leah 19, 130, 

131, 150 

Albrecht-Mallinger, 

Daniel 36, 37, 47, 

56, 134, 180, 182 
Albrecht-Mallinger, Paul 
35, 36, 37, 

44,158,165 

Alcala, Elena 68, 134 
Alexander, Danny 23, 40, 

53, 95, 166 

Alexander, Jonathan 35, 

44, 158 

Alexander, Tieg 44, 51, 

92, 166 . 

Alexander, Trevor 166 
Alfonsi, Anthony 150, 

192 

Algebra 2, 25 
Alonzo, Elizabeth 134 
Alspach, Steve 24, 43, 48, 

70,150 

Alters, Asliley 134 
Altieri, Crystal 38, 158 
Alvarado, Dayanna 38, 

41, 150 

Alvarez, Carlos 150 
Alvarez, Moises 166 
Alvarez, Valerie 34, 49, 

109, 117, 166 
Amaloo, Lawrence 158 
American Sign Language 
34 

Ancich, Daniel 158 
Anderson, Brett 41, 51, 

150 

Anderson, Eric 34, 49, 51, 

53, 166 

Anderson, Katie 33, 34, 

37, 49, 166 

Anderson, Kristina 37, 43, 
158 


Andert, Jenny 158 
Andjelich, Alex 41, 103, 
104, 105, 117, 158 
Andjelich, Jovan 36, 37, 

51. 59. 100. 166 
Andjelich, Lori 44, 116. 

117, 118, 134 

Andrade, Stephanie 150 
Andrews, Carolyn 96, 

166 

Andrews, Chip 49, 66, 90, 
150 

Anello, Nick 166 
AP Biology 19 
AP Comp 21, 193 
AP Government 18 
AP Psychology 30 
Aponte, Jeremy 86, 100, 

113. 166 

Apostopia, Radu 134 
Appelsies, Eric 94, 95, 

134, 147 

Arambula, Miguel 158 
Arellano, Alonzo 17, 150 
Arens, Ashley 128,166 
Arens, Jessica 134, 180 
Art Club 34 
Auditorium Staff 34 
Avina, Jesus 166 

ombs over 
aghdad as U.S. 
continues war 
in Iraq 

Baccara, Heather 37 
Backs, Matt 113 
Bacoyanis, Amanda 35, 

37, 38, 41, 43, 44, 53, 

56. 158 

Bacoyanis, Spelios 35, 37, 

1 .34. 1 48. 1 80 
Baggett, Mary 131, 166 
Bainbridge, Paul 29, 36, 

37. 42. 158 

Bakker, Chris 95, 113, 150 
Bakker, Justice 166 
Balicki, Mark 86, 134 
Ballanco, Keriann 166 
Ballard, Heather 36, 158 
Ballard, Michelle 166 
Balog, Steve 33, 35, 36, 

37, 48, 106, 107, 134, 

149. 180 

Balthazar, Zander 51 
Banach, Brent 9, 85, 86, 

98, 100, 101, 113, 

134, 135 

Banach, Stephanie 35, 38, 

41. 150 

Banas, Angela 49, 92, 150 
Band 180 
Band, Jazz 35 
Band, Marching 35, 36 
Band, Pep 37 
Bandura, Kaitlin 36, 109, 
150, 153 

Banka, Lindsey 150 
Banka, Natalie 38, 51, 53, 

56. 150 

Barajas, Ms. Christine 
174 

Barbeau, Ashleigh 34, 

158 

Barnes, Christine 38, 150 
Barnes, Joel 38, 42, 46, 51, 

53, 76, 134 

Barnes, Jordan 33, 38, 42, 
46, 51, 53, 76, 77, 

134 

Barth, Tiffany 33, 34, 42, 

44. 53. 150 


Bartlett, Dr. Timothy 15, 
41, 174 

Bartniczak, Brian 150 
Barton, Mr.Brent 174 
Barton, Nick 158 
Baseball 112-115 
Baseball, Freshman 113, 
115 

Baseball, JV 113 
Baseball, Varsity 113 
Basile, Courtney 2, 49, 
131, 158, 164 
Basile, Justin 73, 166 
Bassetto, Tommy 106, 166 
Bastaic, Milka 150 
Bates, Mark 150 
Battle of the Bands 71 
Bazan, Alexandra 166 
Beatty, Steve 86,166 
Beaupain, Mr. Jolin 174 
Becher, Buddy 113 
Becher, Edwin 166 
Becich, Kyle 86, 134, 135 
Becka, Michael 51, 166 
Becka, Michelle 30, 37, 

42, 44, 48, 51, 134, 
186 

Beezhold, Emily 88, 117, 
150 

Beezhold, Jessica 20, 32, 
33, 36, 37, 43, 44, 49, 
158 

Behrens, Maggie 11, 34, 

62. 108. 109. 150 
Behrens, Patrick 95, 100, 

166 

Belkairous, Adam 106, 

166 

Belkairous, Natalie 41, 

44, 109, 134 

Bembertista, Julie 37, 41, 

67. 92. 150 

Benavente, Christina 33, 
38, 41, 48, 53, 82, 

134, 140 

Benavente, Tony 158 
Benedek, Nicholas 86, 

150 

Benman, Amina 166 
Benman, Eliot 41, 51, 80, 

81, 134, 183 

Bemardi, Philip 36, 37, 
166, 192 

Berry, Daniel 150 
Bertagnolli, Brett 86, 166 
Bhagwat, Rohan 95, 120, 
121, 158 

Bhavsar, Erica 44, 49, 134, 
143 

Bieda, Christia 44, 82, 83, 
150 

Biestek, Joanna 150 
Bilse, Alexander 86,158 
Bilse, Andrew 29, 33, 43, 

113. 150 

Biscan, Jacob 86, 113 
Bishop, Tim 120, 150 
Bissonnette, Adam 86, 

158, 159 

Bissonnette, Andrew 136, 
184 

Bizon, Breanne 30, 150 
Bizoukas, Michael 99- 
101, 158, 160 
Blair, Danielle 34, 35, 66, 

117. 150 

Blair, Greg 86, 120, 158 
Blakeley, Gabriel 150 
Blanchard, Ryan 38, 42, 

53, 72, 150 
Bland, Michael 158 


Blaze, Mr. Mike 106,107, 
133 

Blazevich, Lauren 92, 166 
Blumberg, Martin 38, 42, 
53, 68, 72, 77, 135, 
136 

Bochnowski, Katelyn 37, 
42, 158, 162 

Boeckman, Mark 36, 48, 

68. 150 

Bohling, Brittany 9, 10, 

20, 32, 34, 44, 53, 58, 
67, 128, 129, 136 
Bohney, Matthew 150 
Bonagurd, Mrs. Laura 
174 

Bonessa, Samantha 166, 
167 

Bonini, Matthew 113,166 
Bonke, Egan 42 
Bonke, Megan 34, 51, 166 
Bookwood, Andy 78, 158 
Bookwood, Kyle 150 
Borgia, Peter 166 
Borgo, Daniel 150 
Borowicz, Sylvia 158 
Bostick, Jeffrey 158 
Boswell, Berlyn 70, 158 
Boswell, Zak 33, 51, 56, 

86, 110, 111, 136, 147 
Boton, Jordana 37,166 
Boudia, David 107 
Bowen, Bernadette 42, 

166 

Boyan, Ashley 14, 41, 49, 

97. 150 

Boyd, Kyle 166 
Boyer, Doug 35, 37, 44, 

136, 180, 183 
Boyle, Dan 35, 37, 106, 

166 

Bovle, Jackie 36, 37, 42, 

158 

Boys' Basketball 98, 100 
Boys' Cross Country 80 
Boys' Golf 120 
Boys' Soccer 90 
Boys' Swimming 106 
Boys' Tennis 94 
Boys' Track 124 
Bozich, Trevor 86, 113, 

166 

Bozovic, Tatiana 92, 166, 
168 

Bradaric, Alen 86, 166 
Bradford, Skyler 166 
Bradley, Emily 34, 35, 36, 
37, 42, 45, 53, 57, 

135, 136, 180 
Bragg, Charlie 86, 166 
Bragiel, Jeff 86, 113, 166 
Brajak, Alex 86, 100, 167 
Brajak, Stephenie 56, 59, 
96, 136, 149, 187 
Brakulis, Jessica 10, 56, 

59, 96, 105, 108,109, 
136, 142, 167 
Brandon, Kim 11, 150 
Brechner, Mr. Larry 72, 

76, 174 

Brian, Ashley 10, 49, 136, 
188 

Brian, Taylor 167, 170 
Briceno, Gustavo 150 
Briceno, Jessica 150 
Bridgeman, Joe 86, 150 
Briggs, Cara 34, 43, 63, 

109. 158 

Brokop, Beau 136 
Brousalis, Pete 90, 158 
Browder, Lizzie 2, 22, 42, 

130. 158 


Brown, Aaron 80 
Brown, Ashley 34, 66, 
128, 129, 136, 186 
Brown, Carolyn 42, 117, 
158 

Brown, Holly 167 
Brown, Lucy 9, 1 7, 36, 37, 
49,136 

Brown, Sabrina 167 
Brown, Sara 20, 41, 64, 
109, 151 

Bruce, Shawna 158 
Bruhn, Kurds 151 
Bruhn, Mitch 35, 37, 167 
Brumm, Meredith 167, 
170 

Buck, Mrs. Donna 174 
Budilovsky, Dan 33, 43, 
151 

Bugajski, John 86,113, 

158 

Bugaski, Blaine 158 
Bularzik, Kirstin 34, 36, 
37, 42, 53, 151 
Bulla, Ms. Jennifer 174 
Bulut, Dawnmarie 174 
Burchfield, Nicholas 86, 
151 

Burczyk, James 167 
Burdeau, Grant 136, 192 
Burford, Melissa 136 
Burgwald, James 51, 80, 
81, 167 

Burke, Ryan 8, 33, 151, 
157, 192 

Burns, Nicole 38, 136 
Burns, Ryan 86, 158 
Burnstein, Sarah 34, 134, 
136, 189 

Bynum, Adrienne 167 

C happelle Show 
verwhelms 
school with crazy 
sayings 

Caap, Phil 111,136 
Cacich, Nicole 34, 35, 37, 

38, 42, 53, 136, 180 
Cafmeyer, Tom 94, 95, 

158 

Calabrese, Mitchell 167 
Camp, John 136 
Campbell, Rudy 158 
Campos, Laura 34, 136 
Campos, Marc 35, 86, 167 
Campos, Marnan 34, 44, 

136, 182, 183 
Canan, Ashley 42, 158 
Candiano, Jenna 8, 34, 

35, 37, 42, 53, 137, 
180,190 

Canic, Stefan 167 
Cappo, Melissa 36, 37, 

117, 167 

Capriglione, Paul 158 
Carey, Colin 158 
Carey, Leah 158 
Carlberg, Seth 137 
Carlson, Adam 137 
Carlson, Allyce 26, 70, 82, 
151 

Carlson, Ashley 38, 137 
Carlson, John 167 
Carlson, Kristina 92, 167 
Carp, Mary 43, 158 
Carr, Bill 123 
Carr, Dan 36, 37, 167 
Carr, Jason 35, 37, 151 
Carrillo, Anthony 151 



Carrillo, Val 36, 42, 49, 
167 

Carter, Bryn 38, 53, 167 
Carvajal, Javier 167 
Casas, Armando 151 
Castor, Nicole 137, 138 
CEC, Freshman 37 
CEC, Junior 37 
CEC, Senior 37 
CEC, Sophomore 37 
Cedano, Elvira 174 
Ceja, Juan 90,167 
Cerven, Bennet 44, 62, 90, 
113, 158 

Chambers, Anne 38, 53 
Chambers, Ruth 151 
Chan, Phil 33, 43, 48, 50, 
79, 95, 137, 149 
Chapman, Christen 68, 
137 

Chatterjee, Rohini 33, 48, 
51, 65, 123, 139, 151, 
156 

Chaubal, Chetan 33, 38, 
42, 44, 45, 51, 53, 72, 
137 

Chaubal, Naveen 33, 94, 

95. 158 

Cheek, Michael 137 
Cheerleading 128 
Cheerleading, Freshman 
128 

Cheerleading, Varsity 
129 

Chelgren, Allison 37, 43, 
44, 49, 50, 69, 96, 

137, 179, 186 
Chemistry 31 
Chen, David 33, 95, 137 
Chen, Jacen 38, 111, 137 
Cheng, Chris 36, 37, 106, 
167 

Chiang, Phil 86, 111, 158 
Chou, Jeff 33, 34, 37, 53, 

95. 159 

Chovanec, Bryan 9, 106, 
107, 151 

Chovanec, Katelyn 105, 

117. 167 

Chowdhury, Arefin 51, 
167 

Chowdhury, Sarah 33, 

34, 51, 123, 167 
Christopher, Gina 34, 137 
Christopher, Ruth 65, 167 
Chynoweth, Brandon 22, 
33, 37, 42, 69, 150, 

151 

Cigler, Richard 137 
Cisneros, Antonio 151 
Cisneros, Oscar 100, 167 
Clark, Austin 159 
Clark, Mr. Brian 58, 86, 
111, 120, 174 
Clark, Emily 33, 34, 38, 
41,42,49, 51,53,77, 
151 

Clippert, Trevor 78, 86, 
137, 187 
Clubs 32-53 
Clusserath, Jessica 42, 

117. 159 

Coduti, Matt 35, 37, 67, 

70, 137, 180 
Coduti, Nicoletta 123, 

131. 167 

Cohen, Alex 128, 167 
Coil, Mr. Mike 58, 117 
Collinsworth, Jennifer 

117. 167 

Color Guard, 35, 38 


96 index 


Community Patrons 195 
Compos, Marc 37 
Compton, Evan 106, 151 
Conger, Jessica 34, 51, 53, 
151 

Conley, Jen 11,35,92, 

151. 155 

Contos, Jon 100,159 
Contreras, Guadalupe 
151 

Cook, Ashley 34, 49, 108, 

109, 151, 152 
Cooper, Adam 44, 90, 

111, 167, 168 

Cooper, Josh 86, 167, 171 
Coppage, Mr. Hal 18, 27, 
62 

Coric, Stefan 90, 100, 166, 
167 

Cossyleon, Desiree 33, 

34, 44, 51, 82, 159 
Coulis, Andrea 34, 53, 

128. 129. 151. 155 
Cox, Eric 167 

Crary, Melissa 130, 131, 
151 

Creagh, Dan 86, 167 
Cretu, Kristina 117, 167 
Crisman, Dan 100, 159, 
164 

Cross Country, Boys' 80 
Cross Country, Girls' 82 
Crozier, Cherlyn 167 
Culic, Niko 36, 49, 66, 90, 
151 

Culp, Natalie 35, 38, 151 
Cummings, Erin 159, 165 
Cummins, Corrie 137, 

144 

Cummins, Mike 35, 37, 
159 

Curme, Mr. Bruce 79, 174 
Curosh, Kevin 167 
Curran, Michael 35, 95, 
159 

Curtis, Samantha 37, 105, 
167 

Curtis, Zachary 86, 159 


Deep Throat, the 
llvaterqate secret 
source, revealed 
as Mark Felt, 
former FBI agent 
Damjanovich, Natasha 

131, 167 

Dance Team 130 
Dance, Varsity 131 
Das, Dabarshi 167 
Dave, Dulari 34, 49, 159 
Davidson, Mr. Jim 88, 89 
Davis, Mr. Gary 174 
Davis, Lauren 28, 137, 
184 

Davis, Shannen 137 
DeArmond, Jeff 113, 137 
DeBoer, Alyssa 159 
DeBoer, Ben 34, 35, 36, 

37, 42, 53, 151 
DeBold, Alyssa 34, 137, 
151 

Debold, Joseph 86, 167 
DECA 38 

DeCero, Courtney 42, 

159 

Decker, Steven 8 
Dedania, Ankur 34, 159 
Dedelow, Darryl 159 
del Real, Christal 117, 167 
del Real, Daniel 35, 159 
Del Rio, David 69, 159 


Del Rio, Taylor 86, 111, 
151 

Delgado, Veronica 34, 

159 

Della Rocco, Taylor 49, 

54, 117, 128. 159 
DeMars, Chris 137, 142 
DeRolf, Matthew 113, 138 
DeRolf, Patrick 113, 159 
De St. Jean, Michelle 20 
DeVries, Ashley 44, 82, 

83, 108, 109, 138 
DeYoung, Jacob 151 
Dickens, Brock 151 
Dicostanzo, Jennifer 49, 

96. 103. 105. 159 
Diederich, Kevin 159 
Diekelmann, Emily 21, 

38, 59, 69, 138, 190 
Dillner, Cory 86, 159 
Dillner, Ryan 86, 135, 138 
Dimailig, Joshua 113, 159 
Dimas, Lino 167 
Diombala, Mrs. Carrie 
174 

Djuric, Mark 138 
Doherty, Mr. John 86, 100 
Doherty, Patrick 86, 167 
Dohman, Stefanie 37, 49, 

92. 159 

Dolatowski, Katie 34, 41, 
159 

Domenico, Chrissy 9, 44, 
92, 93, 117, 138, 186 
Domenico, Joey 37, 49, 

90, 159, 160 

Donahue, Julianne 105, 
167 

Donahue, Kevin 52, 86, 
159 

Donnowitz, Matt 70, 113, 
151 

Dooley, Kim 22, 33, 37, 

42, 51, 53, 76, 133, 
151 

Dortch, Alynia 151 
Dortch, Darrell 86, 167 
Doshi, Neil 34, 38, 167 
Doyle, Jaymes 159 
Drabenstot, Tyler 29, 35, 
36, 37, 44, 168 
Drees, Ryan 138 
Dristas, Mrs. Therese 174 
Drobac, Ashley 138, 146 
Drogolewicz, Pete 136, 
138 

Drosos, Brennan 28, 66, 
138 

Drosos, Lauren 57, 128, 
151 

Drudge, Andrew 106, 168 
Drudge, Daniel 1, 106, 

151 

Dubish, Jeffrey 159 
Dubish, Jen 42, 53, 55, 

138 

Duda, Marc 151 
Dudzik, Ashley 10, 138 
Durham, Jasmine 168 
Dutton, Brandon 168 
Dwars, Joe 16,41,52,86, 
138 

Dybel, Erica 159 
Dye, Jimmy 159 
Dytrych, Karly 2, 62, 138 
Dytrych, Kyle 159 


E 


Election 2004 
engrosses 
school as Bush 
beat Kerry 
51%-49% 


Eagan, Emily 51, 70, 117, 

158. 159 

Economou, James 43, 151 
Edington, Mr. John 33, 
175 

Ehlin, Kenneth 192 
Eismin, Elliot 35, 36, 37, 
57, 64, 138, 180 
Eldert, Rachel 2, 10, 44, 

131. 159 

Elek, Aleksandar 159 
Elek, Rade 69 
Elias, Brad 138 
Ellingsen, Kelsey 168 
Ellis, Teo 138 
Elman, Jacquelyne 151 
Eloisa, Jonathan 168,173 
Elsalaymeh, Ameer 57, 
151 

Elsalaymeh, Mona 168 
Embrey, Aaron 151 
Emro, Natalie 96, 102, 
104, 105, 168 
Enger, Olivia 51, 57, 159 
Engle, Mrs. Christina 174 
English 23 

Engstrom, Mrs. Helen 65 
Enright, Adam 113, 159 
Enright, Nicole 117, 138 
Ensemble, Women's 38, 
41,53 

Ensembles, Mixed 38 
Emd, Jake 39,86,87,151 
Escalante, Daniel 151 
Evans, Janea 168 
Evans, Mark 139 
Everette, Kassaundra 159 
Everette, Mark 139, 182, 
185, 187 


fi 


4 National Merit 
Finalists earn 
bragging rights 


Fagan, Thomas 168 
Falloon, Elena 35, 37, 51, 
92, 159, 165 
Farkas, Abigail 35,41, 
168 

Farkas, Aren 34, 35, 38, 

41. 151 

Famsley, Mitch 106, 159, 
160 

Farooq, Farha 49, 151 
Farooq, Reem 49, 51, 151 
Fashion Club 41 
Fattore, Anthony 159 
Feingold, Julie 34, 108, 

109. 151 

Felgenhauer, Grant 90, 

106. 151 

Felton, Lenrow 111, 168 
Femandez-de-Cordova, 
Rodrigo 151 
Ferrer, Raul 159 
Fisher, Jon 51, 86, 139, 
141 

Fisher, Mike 86, 100, 159, 
162 

Fisher, Nick 25, 100, 113, 
159 

Flahaven, Jared 25, 49, 
90, 138, 139, 187 


Flamme, Jessica 159 
Flick, Sarah 34, 36, 49, 

159 

Florczak, Mrs. Judith 176 
Florek, Jeffrey 86, 168 
Florek, Kenneth 86,87, 
152 

Florence, Mrs. Carol 174 
Flores, Danielle 92, 160 
Fonda-Adegbemi, 
Jasmine 1, 168 
Football 84, 86 
Football, Varsity 86 
Fortner, Mr. Don 16, 96, 
174, 181 

Foulkes, Michael 160 
Frakes, Alexandra 96, 

109, 168 

Franciski, Chaz 158, 160 
Frank, Kelly 35, 37, 152 
Frank, Stephanie 37, 50, 
139, 180, 186 
Franklin, Mr. Dave 56, 
139, 174 

Franklin, Katie 34, 41, 42, 
53, 160 

Fray, Kelly 28, 128, 129, 
134, 139, 183 
French Club 41,42 
Freshman Basketball, 
Girls' 105 

Freshman Football, Boys' 
86 

Freshman Softball 117 
Freshman Volleyball, 
Girls' 96 

Freshmen Basketball, 
Boys' 100 
Freshmen CEC 37 
Friend, Mr. John 176 
Fuehmeyer, Lauren 168 
Fuentes, Danielle 49, 152 
Fuhs, Amy 92, 168 
Funston, Jon 11, 12, 36, 
46, 51, 84, 85, 86, 90, 
139 


G 


Gas prices soar 
to over $2.40 a 
gallon in April 


Gaik, Jeff 9, 29, 69, 106, 

107, 139 

Gajewski, Stephanie 168 
Galante, Alex 95, 160, 162 
Galante, Sara 34, 41, 49, 

123, 168 

Gallardo, Stephanie 82, 
160 

Gandarilla, Juan 168 
Gandolfi, Mr. A1 58, 132, 
175 

Garcia, Amanda 152, 154 
Garcia, Jesseca 160 
Garrett, Mrs. Rachel 175 
Gaskey, Lauren 152 
Gbagi, Onanasan 34, 41, 
160 

Geberin, Errol 100, 160 
Geberin, Morgan 38, 53, 
139, 181 

Gelarden, Mr. Dan 111 
Gendlin, Maya 29, 109, 
152 

Geometry 30 
Georgas, Brendan 80, 

106, 160 

Gephart, Rob 139 
Gerber, Ashley 152 
Gerber, Eric 168 


Gerber, Jacob 80, 166, 168 
German Club 42, 43 
Gershman, Ilissa 18, 34, 

130. 152 

Gershman, Olivia 2, 131, 
160 

Ghezzi, Jonathan 152 
Giannakis, Leo 53, 90, 

100, 160 

Gibbons, Mrs. Barb 175 
Gibbs, Carly 24, 51, 168 
Gibbs, Hallie 88, 89, 103, 

105. 117. 160 
Gier, Edward 80, 168 
Gier, Gregory 139, 144 
Gier, Lauren 36, 160 
Gilbert, Aubry 96, 160 
Gillund, Nicholas 86, 168 
Girls' Basketball 102, 104 
Girls' Cross Country 82 
Girls' Golf 88 

Girls' Soccer 92 
Girls' Swimming 108 
Girls' Tennis 122, 123 
Girls' Track 126 
Glasen, Zack 86, 152 
Gluek, Margaret 160 
Golas, Alex 160 
Golf, Girls' 88 
Gonzalez, Carmelo 95, 
152 

Gonzalez, Jonathan 69, 

110 , 111 

Gonzalez, Michael 160 
Gonzalez, Russell 51, 168 
Good, Brian 168, 192 
Goode, Zachary 168 
Goodlander, Daniel 152 
Goodman, Erin 92, 93, 

160 

Goodwin, Scott 22, 33, 

42. 45. 51. 76. 152 
Gopalan, F.lil 152 
Gordon, Mr. Mike 24 
Gorman, Jessica 139 
Gorman, Robert 35, 36, 

37, 168 

Gorman, Stephanie 117, 
168 

Gorman, Stephen 57, 152 
Gornal, Mariann 139 
Gosberry, Devin 168 
Gosciej, Clarissa 41, 53, 
168 

Gosciej, Rachel 34, 41, 42, 
44, 53, 139, 189 
GoShay, David 35, 37, 

100. 160 

Gott, Jason 33, 48, 52, 70, 

71. 94. 95. 139 
Gott, Ryan 36, 41, 59, 160 
Gouwens, Benjamin 160 
Gouwens, Karen 92, 168 
Government 24 
Government, Student 51, 

53 

Grabarczyk, Sarah 34, 35, 
37, 38, 41, 43, 88, 

133. 152 

Graczyk, Mike 33, 34, 42, 

53, 152, 155 

Grantner, Tom 33, 53, 58, 

86. 132. 139 

Graska, Melissa 41,135, 
139 

Graves, Amanda 34, 36, 
37, 41, 42, 44, 53, 

160 

Graves, Andrew 38, 49, 

51. 139 

Graves, Mr. Jeff 31, 175 


Gray. Mr. Bill 96 
Grdina, Genevieve 41, 

42, 44, 53, 59, 72, 

139 

Grdina, Madeline 43,51, 
152 

Griggs, Sophia 92, 168 
Groszek, Jacob 86, 160 
Groszewski, Kassia 34, 

41. 49. 168 

Grozdanich, Milana 34, 

131. 168 

Grunewald, Adam 79, 90, 
98, 99, 100, 101, 113, 

140 

Grunewald, Dan 9, 90, 

91.140 

Crunewald, Hilary 42, 

51, 129, 160 ’ 
Guanzon, Anna 65, 123, 
168 

Guidotti, Lauren 34, 42, 
44, 49, 69, 140, 179 
Gupta, Manini 30, 44, 51, 
140, 143 

Gupta, Soumva 45, 49, 

51, 152, 154 

Guthrie, Brogan 37, 42, 

44. 64. 139. 140 
Guthrie, Meghan 14, 18, 

25, 26, 42, 92,152, 
156 

Gutierrez, Abel 51, 168 
Gutierrez, Jose 62, 86, 

111, 152, 156 


n 


amm “wins” 
immer Olympic 
gymnastics gold 
by miscalculation 


Hack, Ashlev 38,41,43, 
152 

Hack, Theodore 168 
Hacketl, Mr. Mike 99, 
100, 175 

Hajduk, Jessica 152 
Halverson, Andrea 43, 
160 

Hamilton, Katie 49, 103, 

105. 152 

Hamilton, Kenneth 86, 
168 

Hammermeister, Amy 

49. 152 

Han, James 86, 120, 160 
Hanak, Theodore 86, 168 
Handlon, Stephanie 34, 

35,168 

Haneman. Heather 36, 

44, 82, 140, 180, 183 
Haneman, Mary’ 44, 160 
Hannah, Porshe, 41 
Hansen, Christian 41, 160 
Hansen, John 138, 140 
Hansen, Mrs. Kay 175 
Hansen, Robert 152 
Harangody, Gabe 36, 86 
Harangody', Jonathan 
168, 170 

Harker, Kyle 86, 160 
Harkcr. Michael 57, 152 
Harngan, Brian 33, 86, 
152 

Harris, Alexa 67, 130, 

131, 151, 152, 153 
Harris, Mrs. Katie 174, 
175 

Harris, Michael 168 
Harris, Thomas 160 
Hart, Michael 152 




index 19' 


Harvey, Katie 30, 140, 143 
Hasse, Kim 128,129,152 
Hasse, William 90, 168 
Hassellof, Allison 38, 53 
Hastings, Mrs. Nancy 41, 
175 

Hauflaire, Kelsey 160, 

162 

Haussman, Ms. Kelly 175 
Hautzinger, Mr. Larry 64, 
106, 107 

Haverstock, Mr. Arthur 
175 

Hawkins, Julie 44, 168 
Hawkins, Kim 19, 41, 43, 
44, 152 

Hawkins, Michael 160 
Hawryszkow, Mike 54, 

90. 113. 140 
Hayduk, Trish 129 
I layes, Cara 51 
Hayes, Collin 66, 140 
Hayes, Kara 49, 51, 152 
Heaney, Amy 33, 34, 43, 

53. 65. 140 

Hedgepath, Clayton 160 
Hegde, Satyanarayan 152 
Hehn, Angela 34, 44, 49, 
168 

Heinrich, Rachel 34, 39, 
41, 42, 43, 68, 136, 

152 

Heintz, Jeffrey 63, 106, 

160 

Heintz, Matt 140 
Hektoen, Mrs. Maggie 
175 

Helfen, Kathryn 96, 168 
Hendron, Collin 160 
Hendron, Shawn 140 
Heneghan, Brian 160 
Hennes, James 33, 34, 43, 
140 

Hennig, Laura 34, 35, 37, 

88. 117. 169 

Herbeck, Basil 106, 169 
Hernandez, Christopher 
140 

Hernandez, Claudia 152 
Hernandez, David 33, 

160 

Hernandez, Felipe 29, 35, 
169 

Hernandez, Harrison 169 
Hernandez, Justin 140, 

183 

Hernandez, Keith 152 
Hernandez, Lindy 38, 49, 

53, 152 

Hernandez, Lyndsey 41, 
169 

Hernandez, Marty 62, 

140 

Hesterman, James 2, 86, 
160 

Hibbs, Frank 160 
Higgins, Patrick 86, 152 
Hilbrich, Jessica 33, 37, 

51.105. 169 

Hileman, Ronald 169 
Hines, Kaitlin 131, 169 
Hirsch, Ethan 36, 169 
Hirsh, Adam 140 
Hlebasko, Mike 95, 160 
Hluska, Mike 28, 86, 169 
Hmurovic, Danny 152 
Hnatusko, Irena 140 
Hoffman, Amanda 105, 

117. 169 

Hoffman, Amy 140 
Hoffman, Kevin 18, 21, 

90, 140, 148 


Hoffman, Stephanie 9, 

92. 93. 103. 105. 152 
Hofstra, Thomas 160 
Holloway, Elyse 31, 33, 

34, 36, 37, 44, 47, 

152 

Homans, Abigail 11, 28, 

108. 109. 152 
Hopkins, Taylor 79, 140 
Hora, Alexandra 109, 169 
Horowitz, Benjamin 169 
Horowitz, Teddy 139, 141 
Hossain, Farihah 34, 51, 

169 

Howard, Pat 86, 113, 169 
Hruska, Laura 43, 141 
Hruska, Megan 41, 43, 

51, 169, 171 
Hruskocy, Adam 141 
Hruskocy, Alyssa 128, 

160 

Huang, Cecilia 34, 44, 49, 
50, 51, 160 

Hubbard, James 152 
Hubbard, Michael 141 
Hubbard, Taylor 169 
Huckaby, Courtney 82, 
169 

Hudak, Lauren 23, 32, 33, 
41, 42, 49, 51, 53, 82, 

160, 161 

Huebner, Grant 95, 169 
Huebner, Hannah 152 
Huggy, Kaylen 43, 44, 52, 
67, 141, 178 

Hughes, Michael 38, 51, 

53. 72. 152 

Hunt, James 100, 169 
Hunt, Joseph 63, 141 
Hurwich, Risa 123, 169 
Hus, Steve 35, 37, 43, 56, 

64, 141, 180 

Husain, Afshan 49, 51, 

152 

Husain, Fatima 160 
Hutchings, Eric 160, 192 
Huynh, Chan 37, 44, 51, 
77,160 


iPods make wish 
lists everywhere 


Ibrahim, Rimi 161 
Isaacs, Kathleen 161 
Ispas, Holly 117, 141 




ichael Jackson’s 
5-week trial 
ends in acquittal 


Jackson, Vanessa 161 
Jamicich, Jennifer 82, 83, 
152 

Jamicich, Joseph 64, 169 
Jancosek, Jordan 35, 37, 

42, 49, 108, 109, 161 
Janevski, Milena 34, 153 
Janis, Julie 36, 37, 169 
Jedrzejczak, Casey 25, 49, 

51, 95, 153 
Jercha, Abbie 153 
Jeter, Alexis 161 
Johnson, Amie 34, 38, 153 
Johnson, Andrew 43, 44, 

49, 169 

Johnson, Dan 70, 161 
Johnson, Devin 34, 35, 37, 

41, 161, 181 


Johnson, Michael 169 
Johnson, Sarah 88, 117, 

167, 169 

Johnson, Steven 161, 192 
Johnson, Timothy 141 
Jonelis, Andrew 86, 161 
Jones, Justine 43, 141 
Jones, Matt 44, 80, 161 
Jones, Michelle 141, 146, 
179 

Jorgensen, Kurt 153, 192 
Jorgensen, Luke 161 
Joseph, Bryan 153 
Joseph, Erin 9,49,67,141 
Journalism 24 
Jovanovic, Olga 161 
Jurich, Melissa 44, 92, 93, 
141 

Jurich, Pete 86, 113, 161 
Jurkash, Anthony 86, 153 
Jurkash, John 86, 169 
Justus, Jeffrey 80,161, 

165 

JV Baseball 113 
JV Basketball, Boys' 100 
JV Basketball, Girls' 105 
JV Cheerleaders 128 
JV Dance 131 
JV Soccer, Boys' 90 
JV Soccer, Girls' 92 
JV Softball 117 
JV Volleyball, Girls' 96 


Ks 


Kevin Federline 
arries Britney 
Spears after a 
short courtship 


Kalwasinski, Mr. Matt 21, 
22, 30, 174 

Kamali, Golnoosh 33, 

159, 161 

Kaminski, Andrew 106, 

107. 120. 169 

Kammer, Mrs. Dessie 175 
Kanal, Natasha 21, 42, 51, 

168. 169 

Kanavos, Tony 95, 113, 
161 

Kansal, Pooja 9, 123, 166, 
169 

Kasenga, Joe 33, 35, 37, 

43, 44, 153 

Kasmark, Sam 80, 169 
Katsepas, Dimitri 43, 153 
Kaur, Kamalpreet 38, 161 
Kavanaugh, Sarah 153 
Keeler, Brett 86, 100, 113, 
169 

Keil, Bret 113, 160, 161 
Keil, Hana 63, 69, 92, 141 
Keil, Mr. Marty 113 
Keith, Kristina 167, 169 
Kelley, Mrs. Debra 175 
Kendall, Kristen 34, 53, 
141 

Kennedy, Eleanor 51,117, 
169 

Kennelly, Christopher 33, 
161 

Kenzel, Daniel 153 
Kerber, Steven 161, 192 
Kerzner, Jared 36, 169 
Kerzner, Shellie 153 
Keshvani, Neil 169 
Kevin, Zander 36, 37, 161 
Khan, Umbreen 37, 38, 

41.43.169 

Khatiwada, Pooja 44, 

123. 169 
Kho, Jose 153 


Kho, Kristine 105,169 
Kikalos, Katherine 43, 69, 
169 

Kilibarda, Amanda 23, 

33, 37, 42, 51, 72, 

152. 153 

Kilibarda, Lea 11, 22, 42, 
36, 44, 46, 48, 51, 56, 
58, 68, 141, 191 
Kimes, Chelsy 49, 96, 97, 

103. 104. 105. 161 
King, Mr. Jack 175,176 
Kirincic, Melissa 42, 49, 

59. 161 

Kish, Elanor 169 
Kish, Kaylin 23,161 
Kish, Nora 70,123 
Kitchell, Andrew 95, 153 
Kitchell, Emily 57, 123, 

131. 169 

Klisser, Tim 161 
Knight, Mark 169 
Koarik, Ashley 49 
Kocsis, Kevin 141 
Koessler, Drew 9, 54, 70, 
71, 141 

Koessler, Jarred 13, 69, 

71. 161 

Kolar, Ashley 105, 169 
Kolarik, Ashley 34, 161 
Kolodziej, Christopher 

63. 161 

Kompare, Phil 66 
Konopasek, Michael 13, 
38, 41, 42, 51, 53, 

161, 165 

Kooy, Renae 36, 37, 117, 
161 

Kopparty, Swara 51, 123, 

169.172 

Korda, Jessica 31, 96, 117, 
169 

Korem, Kara 36, 37, 39, 

109. 117. 169 
Korem, Katie 34, 39, 141 
Koselke, Erica 141 
Koslowski, Pat 113 
Kouklakis, Christina 41, 

53. 109. 161 

Koulianos, Annie 35, 38, 

169 

Kounelis, Chris 161 
Kouris, Mrs. Renee 23, 

28, 133, 175 

Kovacevich, Kristina 44, 
153 

Kovach, Jackie 33, 42, 57, 

131. 170. 172 
Kovach, Kristine 92, 161 
Kovacich, Jeffrey 43, 153 
Kovacich, Michael 44, 

161 

Kozlowski, Brooke 33, 

38. 153 

Kozlowski, Leah 92, 161 
Kozlowski, Patrick 161 
Kozupa, Paulina 109, 

167, 170 

Krajewski, Kyle 141 
Kramer, Shawn 170 
Krasic, Miles 170 
Krasic, Stefanie 21, 52, 

73. 153 

Kretz, Daniel 106, 170 
Kretz, Theresa 41, 109, 

153 

Krincic, Melissa 42 
Krismanick, Jacob 34, 161 
Krolak, Steve 141 
Krueger, Megan 57, 131, 

170 

Krull, Charles 170 


Krzyston, Samantha 153 
Kuehn, Matt 36, 106, 161 
Kunz, Jake 41,49,70,113, 

151. 153 

Kurth, Jeffrey 161 
Kurz, Greg 145 
Kutansky, Nikola 142 
Kuzma, Pawel 170 
Kwateng, Prince 14, 16, 
68, 84, 85, 86, 135, 
142 

LIVESTRONG 
rubber yellow 
bracelets 
sweep nation 

La Mantia, David 161 
Lackey, Alexander 161 
Lair, Ashley 128, 170 
Laird, Becca 109 
Lalic, Milijana 34, 49, 161, 
162 

LaMagdeleine, Eric 35, 

37, 41, 42, 43, 53, 72, 
142, 149, 178, 180 
Landowski, Linda 44, 

142 

Lane, Warren 66, 106, 161 
Langbehn, Lyndsay 18, 
38, 41, 42, 44, 51, 53, 
76, 142, 183 

Lanman, Sarah-Anne 42, 
43, 44, 142, 17, 80 
Larimer, Alyssa 70,161 
LaRock, Mitch 58, 86, 

111, 170, 173 
Larsen, Karen 105, 170 
Larsen, Sara 36, 170 
Laszlo, Katelyn 43, 49, 

123, 161 

Lavery, Evan 54, 100, 161 
Lawler, Breanne 109, 170 
Laymon, Sarah 35, 39, 68, 

142, 181 

Learning styles 21 
Leary, William 9, 106, 153 
LeBeau, Mike 111, 153 
Lebo, Alexander 86, 153 
Lee, Benjamin 34, 38, 161 
Lee, Bryan 35, 36, 37, 44, 
161 

Lee, Catherine 37, 44, 51, 
162, 165 

Lee, Denny 33, 44, 52, 95, 
142 ' 

Lee, Jeffrey 153 

Lee, Sharon 34, 35, 37, 38, 

42. 43. 44. 53. 153 
Lee, Tammy 30, 49, 51, 

162 

Lee, Timothy 90 
Lefkofsky, Sarah 170 
Lehnerer, Mr. Marc 23, 

175 

Leitelt, Paul 90,91,142, 
144 

Lemon, Mrs. Andrea 175 
Lemon, Mrs. Linda 23, 

58, 175 

Lemus, Matt 35, 36, 153 
Lemus, Stephanie 170 
Leonakis, Justine 105, 

117, 170 

Lerner, Adam 153, 156 
Leslie, Sondra 142 
Leto, Connor 106,162 
Leto, Sean 9, 15, 106, 142, 
189 

Levan, Bradley 170 


Lewis, Brittany 1, 37, 109, 
153 

Lewis, Mr. Kent 38 
Libak, Mrs. Paulette 175 
Linnear, David 35, 36, 
106, 153, 158 
Lipinski, Matthew 33, 

162 

Lipton, Lauren 9, 68, 92, 
153 

Liput, Krystina 162 
Lissy, Katie 28, 41, 153 
Liszka, Sarah 16,37,44, 
131, 142 

Loden, Heather 35, 37, 

44. 117. 162. 164 
Loden, Todd 33, 38, 42, 

44, 49, 65, 142, 181 
Lodewyck, Samantha 170 
Lodge, Daniel 106, 153 
Lomeli, Lauren 13,38,41, 
42, 51, 53, 109, 162 
Long, Kimberly 41, 51, 

96, 170 

Longawa, Jeffrey 106,170 
Lopez, Mrs. Elena 175 
Lopez, Ian 69, 142 
Lopez, Mr. Steve 23, 65, 
95 

Lopez, Veronica 34, 162 
Lorenz, Keith 35, 36, 37, 
142, 180 

Los, Pat 21, 40, 84, 86, 142 
Lotak, Taryn 12, 23, 39, 
58, 92, 142, 186 
Lucas, Jay 90, 91, 142, 145 
Lukoshus, Tim 86, 113, 
153 

Luksich, Mr. Greg 100 
Luksich, Ms. Jennifer 
174, 176 

I uptak, Steve 3, 99, 100, 
162 

Lyness, Emily 42, 49, 51, 

53. 162. 164 


I Vf r Mist y 

changes name 
to Artie Blast 

Macak, Mrs. Patricia 176 
Maddatu, Judith 34, 49, 

51, 170 

Maddocks, Mara 41, 44, 

51, 88, 89, 162, 164 
Maddrom, Keith 86 
Madsen, Mrs. Sandie 8, 
176 

Magsaysay, Jereme 86, 
162 

Mahns, Vanessa 153 
Malayter, Paul 68, 113, 
142 

Maldonado, Tim 111 
Malinski, Ms. Paula 21, 
174, 176 

Malo, Nicole 49, 96, 162 
Malone, Mitchell 86, 170 
Maloney, Chris 32, 38, 44, 
142 

Maloney, Mrs. Deloris 
176 

Mambourg, Tom 86, 100, 
162 

Manchak, Natalie 35, 38, 

88. 153 

Mandhana, Roli 31, 33, 

51. 123. 153 

Mandic, Milos 100, 162 
Mann, Ben 143 
Mann, Megan 170 


98 index 


Manoski, Monica 58, 68, 

96. 153 

Manuel, Daniel 153 
Manuel, Marcelina 34, 

41.42.170 

Marcetic, Aleksandar 170 
Marcetic, Sonny 90, 106 
Marching Band 35. 36 
Marciniak, Joe 34, 40, 42, 

53. 153 

Mardyla, Samantha 170 
Marinakos, Bill 90, 143 
Marinakos, Marianne 

105. 170 

Marini, Nicole 162 
Marinier, Jeff 12, 21, 27, 

51.99.100. 153 
Markovich, Anthony 35, 

59. 106. 162 

Markovich, Kimberly 143 
Markovich, Nicholas 170 
Markovich, Steven 43, 

170 

Marsh, Mr Leroy 86, 87, 
176 

Marshall, Marissa 162 
Mart-Webb, Mrs. Alyce 
64,176 

Martin, Jacklyn 162 
Martino, Kathryn 109, 

117. 162 

Martinovic, Dragoljub 
170 

Maruszczak, Aimee 153 
Mashura, Kelly 96, 105, 

117. 170 

Mashura, Michael 9, 33, 

37, 106, 107, 143 
Mason, Ms. Sarah 176 
Matyasovich, Jason 153 
Matz, Matthew 43, 153 
Maul, F.rich 43, 86, 110, 
111, 153 

Maul, Evan 86, 111, 170, 
173 

McCall, Mrs. Jeanne 176 
McCall, Mr. Robert 86, 

176 

McCarthy, Jaclyn 117, 162 
McCarthy, Samantha 153 
McCarthy, Shannon 96, 
109, 170, 173 

McCreight, Jen 33, 34, 38, 

39. 43. 88. 89. 153 
McCulloch, Clare 43, 49, 

51, 53, 154, 

McCullough, Clare 38, 

50. 51. 162 

McDonald, Walter 86, 

100. 152. 170 
McGill, Eric 79, 111, 162 
McGuire, Ashley 154, 155 
McIntyre, Colleen 49, 50, 

56. 162 

McIntyre, Erin 44, 92, 170 
McIntyre, Michael 33, 38, 
154 

McKechnie, Megan 117, 

128. 170 

McKenna, Alexandra 13, 

44. 51. 170 

McKeon, James 86, 162 
McKeon, Mary 162 
McKeon, Rose 51, 158 
McMahan, Anthony 162 
McNabney, Mr. James 
176 

McNicholas, Mike 37, 41, 

78, 120, 154 

McShane, Anne 17, 21, 

44,51,92, 143,144 


McShane, Mallory 41, 53, 

92. 170 

McWilliams, David 154 
Medina, Allison 65, 92, 
170 

Medina, Ferdinand 154 
Medved, Brittany 10, 51, 
162 

Meggers, Allison 19, 43, 
154 

Meggers, Sarah 43, 162 
Mehay, Ryan 162, 192 
Mehok, James 90,162 
Meier, Mrs. Eileen 52, 176 
Meier, Samuel 162 
Menchaca, Alfonso 12, 
143 

Mendoza, Mrs. Kristine 
27 

Meneghetti, Lauren 49, 
88, 89, 102, 103, 

105. 162 

Mercier, Angelique 49, 
162 

Merritt, Jon 42, 51, 170 
Meyers, Brian 57, 86, 154 
Meyers, John 162 
Meyers, Rich 84, 86, 162, 
165 

Michalski, Jennifer 154 
Michniewicz, Kari 105, 
170 

Mihich, John 34, 35, 42, 

53. 72. 154 

Mihich, Sarah 34, 36, 42, 

169. 170 

Mikolajczyk, Mike 100, 
113 

Milbrath, Ben 35, 37, 154 
Milbrath, Carl 170 
Mileusnich, Daniella 154 
Miller, Brandon 100,113, 

170 

Miller, Elise 33, 44, 51, 

143 

Miller, Matthew 170 
Miller, Ryan 51, 133, 170, 
172 

Millies, Anna 12,36,37, 

47.154 

Millies, Steven 9, 33, 106, 

107, 143 

Miskimins, Deana 12, 36, 
154 

Miskimins, Victoria 162 
Mitric, Anja 109, 170 
Miyashiro, Natalie 131, 

171 

Mlodecki, Michael 162 
Modesto, Mr. Bob 123 
Modesto, Maureen 12, 

29. 123. 162 
Moell, Mr. Steve 95 
Mohammed, Mohammed 

162 

Mohammed, Wesam 100, 
154 

Moll, Elissa 33, 35, 42, 44, 

49. 51. 162 

Monell, Elizabeth 96, 117, 
171 

Montesa, Lester 33, 154 
Moore, Ashley 105, 117, 
171 

Moore, Katharyne 38, 49, 
162 

Moore, Ron 90, 117 
Mora, Alesondra 42, 49, 
70, 171 

Moran, Kevin 162 
Moran, Kristen 35, 143, 
180 


Morelli, Nicholas 171 
Morfas, Alexander 111, 
162 

Morrow, Amber 154 
Moseley, Timothy 154 
Moya, Natalie 20, 48, 51, 
162 

Moyer, Kendal 162 
Mulesa, John-Michael 35, 

37, 162 

Munster Theater 
Company 42 
Murillo, Yariria 154 
Murphy, Brian 171 
Murphy, Nicholas 86, 143 
Murzyn, Krystle 44, 143, 


O'Hara, Brian 171, 192 
Okolocha, Chike 171 
Olivotto, Mrs. Kathy 176 
Ornery, Murad 18, 33, 44, 

51, 80, 136, 143 
Ornery, Shaheen 38, 65, 
163 

Ondo, Chris 23, 33, 37, 

50, 44, 144, 183 
Ong, Stephen 51, 106, 171 
Oni, Dara 41, 88, 163 
Orchestra 44, 183 
Orzel, Jessica 144, 182 
Osborne, Elizabeth 144 
Osegueda, Jessica 163 
Osterman, Angela 27, 66, 


Pearman, Kathleen 1 54 
Pearson, Farris 144 
Peck, Alex 86, 100, 154 
Peiguss, Erin 163 
Pellicciotti, Annie 171 
Peng, Jennifer 34, 44, 49, 

167, 171 

Penman, Kevin 58, 154 
Penn, Jameka 154 
Perez, Tony 163 
Perkins, Bryan 154 
Perkins, Joseph 163 
Perlinski, Zachary 39, 41, 
163 

Perz, Stephanie 34, 109, 
154 


Pulido, Anita 163 
Pulido, Stephanie 154 
Purcell, Abby 14, 41, 53, 

96, 163 

Purchla, Michael 163 
Puryear, Amanda 171 
Puthenveetil, Peter 33, 
34, 52, 150, 154 
Pycinska, Anna 109, 171 


G 


ebate overTerry 
hiavo’s right-to- 
die dominates 
headlines 


183, 188 

82,154 

Petersen, Matthew 1 71 

Qualls. Tim 44. 86, 111, 

Musa, Fareed 154 

Ostrowski, Julie 163 

Petersen, Ross 113, 144 

171 

Myszak, Rachel 34, 50, 

Ostrowski, Rob 144 

Petrone, Joseph 134, 144 

Quinones, Rachel 34, 49, 

135, 143, 181 

Oswald, Zack 86, 163 

Petrovic, Danny 90 

163 

North Face 

Owen, Mrs. Suzanne 1 77 

x\ 

Petrovic, Dragana 42, 43, 
44, 49, 144, 163 

Pfister, Patty 105 

Qureshi, Talha 171 

jackets prove 

PSP takes 

Pfister, Mr. William 176 

Rain cancels 

cool for those 

portable gaming 

Pflum, Ms. Valerie 55, 92, 
177 

Phelan, Alana 92, 105, 

Homecoming 

who want to 

industry to 

Parade for 2nd 

keep warm 

new level 

171 

consecutive year 

Nadolski, Maxwell 162 

Parlbcrg, Andrew 144 

Phelan, Kevin 154 

Radbel, Andrew 171 

Najamuddin, Ibrahim 

Pagane, Kristen 56, 92, 

Philipsbom, Michelle 34, 

Radmilovic, Gordana 22, 

143 

105, 171 

49, 171 

30, 37, 44, 145, 147 

Nana, Kavita 44, 49, 136, 

Pai, Shobha 13, 33, 38, 49, 

Phipps, Heather 33, 34, 

Raiker, Nisha 9, 49, 171 

143 

51, 53, 67, 123, 150, 

41,47,51,53,77, 

Rajcevic, Danica 8, 41, 51, 

National Honor Society 

154 

154 

53, 14.5 

44 

Pakan, Nikki 109,171 

Piatek, Joey 120, 121, 132, 

Rajkovic, Bojan 90, 135, 

Needles, Mrs. Teresa 176 

Paliga, Andrew 86, 163 

144 

145 

Nellans, Mrs. Paula 176 

Paliga, Thomas 27, 57, 67, 

Piech, Austin 37,51,80, 

Rak, Aiuia 18, 44, 145, 

Nelson, Eric 90, 163 

111,154 

81, 163 

157 

Nelson, Julie 37, 38, 44, 

Panozzo, Laura Anne 163 

Pilawski, Alyson 64, 154 

Rak, Daniel 155 

68, 143, 183 

Pantazis, Daphne 35, 38, 

Pizzuto, Shawn 144 

Ramirez, David 86, 113, 

Newcomb, Mrs. Nancy 

41,51, 154 

Platt, Blake 28, 80, 111, 

171 

176 

Pantazis, Nicholas 171 

113, 171 

Ramirez, Jenni 34, 163, 

Newell, Kaitlin 2, 130, 

Papesh, Eric 171 

Platt, Brandon 2, 86, 87, 

164 

131, 160, 163 

Pappas, Jasmine 154 

113, 144, 191 

Ramus, Tom 19,51,86, 

Newell, Lindsey 154 

Pappas, Sara 24, 33, 43, 

Plays 72-77 

155 

Newman, Justin 171 

44, 56, 137, 144 

Pleitner, Aaron 44, 80, 81, 

Ranade, Erica 13, 33, 37, 

Nicholas, Mrs. Lori 176 

Paradzinski, Megan 42, 

111,142,144 

42, 44, 51, 53, 69, 70, 

Niemann, Danielle 109, 

43, 96, 117, 163 

Pleitner, Jessica 44, 144 

71, 136, 145, 181, 

154 

Paragon 44 

Poczontek, Molly 37, 109, 

186 

Nieves, George 163 

Paramo, Arturo 57, 135, 

171, 172 

Rangel, Julian 163 

Njegomir, Ivana 171 

144 

Poczontek, Neylan 35, 

Rao, Suman 22, 26, 36, 

Nolan, Kelley 154 

Parker, Bridget 35, 37, 44, 

37, 38, 163 

37, 44, 138, 139, 145, 

Nootens, David 86, 111, 

128, 161, 163 

Podkul, Mrs. Jackie 25 

180 


171 

Nootens, John 138,143 
Norby, Stephen 154 
Nourie, Lauren 117, 158, 

160. 163 

Novakovich, Gina 96, 

105, 171 

Novosel, Jennifer 171 
Nowak, Mike 64, 113, 143 
Ntiamoah, Eunice 49, 

128. 161. 163 
Nykiel, Ali 9,58,92,93, 

103, 104, 105, 140, 
143 


G 


C ends season 
n“killer” note 


O'Brien, Joseph 86, 106, 
171 

O'Connor, Dr. Michael 
176 

O'Connor, Stephanie 42, 
152 

Ogrizovich, Petar 120, 
171 


Parker, Lauren 117, 163 
Parra, Nicole 34, 35, 36, 
37, 42, 44, 53, 144, 
180 

Pastrana, Jason 35, 42 
Pastrana, Lovelyn 34, 36, 

37, 171 

Pastrana, Lyann-Jason 
163 

Pataky, Patrick 33, 34, 38, 

42. 53. 144 

Patel, Mihir 100, 163 
Patil, Kalpana 163 
Patton, Alyson 38, 154 
Patwari, Ajay 17,33,49, 

150, 154 

Paulson, Frank 95, 163 
Paulson, Richard 86, 154 
Pavisian, Bennis 144 
Pavkovich, Alexandra 49, 
51, 154, 157 

Pavkovich, David 41, 45, 

51. 140. 144 
Pavnick, Ian 86, 171 
Peach, Jessica 171 
Peach, Nicole 154 
Pearman, Colleen 105, 

171 


Pogach, Amanda 38, 42, 
44, 51, 53, 72, 145, 
188 

Pohrte, Patrick 163 
Popovich, Kurt 34, 38, 

171 

Popravak, Paige 2, 33, 38, 
41, 42, 51, 53, 68, 70, 
72, 145, 184 

Porter, David 44, 86, 145, 
187 

Pozdzal, Beata 163 
Prasad, Neerja 35, 42, 44, 
47, 53, 139, 140, 145, 
180, 183 

Prasopoulos, Mr. Jim 90, 
91 

Pre-Calculus 24 
Premetz, Mrs. Pat 177 
Price, Kimberly 92, 154 
Project X 36, 49 
Psychology 21 
Pucalik, Rachel 36, 37, 49, 
145, 180, 185 

Pugh, Lindsey 9, 49, 102, 
103, 105, 145 
Pukoszek, Frank 11, 35, 
154 


Rastogi, Anisha 35, 41, 
44, 51, 53, 171 
Rastogi, Suchita 14, 36, 
41, 44, 49, 51, 53, 

168, 171 

Rausch, Kelly 12, 36, 41, 
109,171,173 
Ravelo, Na'Lani 33, 38, 

41. 53. 109. 163 
Rawden, McKenzie 95, 

120, 145 

Raycroft, Joe 9, 33, 35, 37, 

106. 107. 163 
Razey, Jennifer 51, 171 
Kebesro, Gina 37, 41, 155 
Redar. Mrs. Linda 177 
Reed, Eric 145 

Remec, Bailey 92, 171 
Repac, Marinko 135, 153, 
155 

Resler, Colleen 163 
Resler, Phil 69 
Reuter, Jeff 90,163 
Reuth, Kirsten 103 
Reyes, Leilani 163 
Richardson. Johnathan 

95. 163 

Richie, Kaitlin 42, 59, 130, 

131. 163 


Rick, Mary 155 
Ridgley, Ryan 86 
Rigo, Lucia 41, 44, 155 
Riley, Adam 163 
Ritter, Dana 155 
Ritz, Brian 100, 113, 171 
Rivera, Jacob 155 
Rizk, Christina 38, 44, 49, 

53.163 

Rizzo, Jared 171 
Rizzo, Mrs. Marilyn 177 
Roach, Kayla 163 
Roberts, Timothy 100, 

155 

Robertson, Eric 171 
Rodriguez, Ariana 33, 34, 
36, 37, 42, 171 
Rodriguez-Ruich, 

Alexandra 135, 145 
Romano, Bobby 106, 155 
Romano, Jennifer 109, 

117, 172 

Romic, Branka 10, 42, 49, 

145, 146, 147 
Romic, Stana 10, 42, 49, 
155 

Roque, Amanda 82, 155 
Roque, Maritza 82, 145, 
146 

Rosales, Alex 86, 113, 172 
Rosen, Jeff 113 
Rossi, Mr. Dominic 177 
Rothstein, Sid 123 
Roy, Danielle 172 
Rubesha, Brian 86, 135, 

145, 146, 181 
Rubino, Beth 136, 145, 

146 

Rubino, Coach Rick 192 
Rubino, Sarah 128, 168, 
172 

Rueth, Kristen 49, 103, 

105. 155 

Ruich, Meghan 163, 164 
Ruich-Rodriguez, 

Alexandra 63, 82, 

83 

Ruiz, Branden 90, 100, 

172 

Rumbolo, Roberto 172 
Rusia, Akash 33, 49, 51, 

95. 163 

Russell, Mr. David 55, 

1 77 

Rutkowski, Scott 41, 98, 

99. 100. 101. 155 

S tar Wars Episode 
I Revenge of the 
Sith grosses 
S158.5 million the 
first weekend 
SADD 49 

Sadural, Donna 34, 42, 

49, 142, 163 
Sajn, Mark 27, 155 
Sakelaris, Alex 31,90,155 
Salazar, Erika 155 
Salazar, Luis 163 
Saltanovitz, Amy 155 
Samano, Christopher 

171, 172 

Samano, Natalie 97, 145, 
146 

Sampias, Katherine 146 
Sanchez, John 172 
Sanders, Bryan 113, 172 
Sannito, Andru 111,172 
Santos, Miguel 170, 172 


Sapyta, Tom 90, 111, 155 
Sasek, Cody 172 
Sasek, Luke 155 
Sayre, Mrs. Judy 177 
Schlensky, Mitch 59 
Schlesinger, Dan 37, 164, 
192 

Schmelzer, Jason 164,192 
Schmidt, Brian 35, 37, 90, 
172 

Schmidt, Dustin 155 
Schmidt, Nathan 155 
Schmitt, Greg 100, 113, 
164 

Schmueser, Patricia 42, 

123. 164 

Schneider, Mr. David 176 
Schneider, Joel 37, 41, 42, 

53. 68. 73. 164 
Scholtz, Joseph 34,164 
Schramm, Mike 86, 164 
Schulte, Amanda 41, 49, 

92. 117. 164 

Schulte, Sara 35, 41, 44, 

92, 93, 146, 181 
Schumacher, Mrs.Lyrtn 
39 

Schweitzer, Brandon 35, 

36. 172 

Scott, Amanda 92,105, 

132. 172 

Scully, Stephanie 34, 36, 

37, 44, 146, 179, 180 
Sealy, Mike 100, 101, 113, 

155, 156 

Seaman, Ann 66, 67, 109, 
172 

Sebenste, Belinda 172 
Sebente, Lindy 34 
Sefton, Cylas 155 
Sefton, Justine 49, 164 
Selent, Cameron 86, 162, 
164 

Selent, Christian 33, 37, 
86, 87, 146 

Seligman, Amanda 18, 
155 

Seymour, Patrick 34, 42, 
172 

Shah, Aditya 146 
Shah, Ashir 155 
Shah, Neal 36, 51, 172 
Shah, Ravi 95, 164 
Shapiro, Kate 69, 145, 146 
Shapiro, Phillip 20, 134, 
146 

Sharp, Andrew 35, 36, 37, 
44, 70, 142, 146, 180, 
183 

Shaw, Colleen 96, 105, 

172 

Shaw, Kelley 146 
Shelton, Nicholas 90, 155 
Sherman, Bryan 136, 164 
Sherman, Mrs. Georgia 
177 

Sherron, Anna 51, 172 
Shieh, Tina 44, 47, 51, 

146, 183 

Shields, Maureen 37, 38, 

43.51.53.164 
Shike, Mrs. Darlene 82 
Shimala, Ryan 113, 172 
Shimizu, Michelle 38, 41, 

42, 43, 109, 164 
Shinkan, Mr. Bob 86, 113, 

174, 177 

Shlensky, Mitchell 35, 172 
Shmagranoff, Aleksandr 
172 

Shofner, Michael 164 


Sholtz, Joe 90 
Sichling, Michael 146 
Siddiqui, Aisha 34,38, 

49, 59, 164 

Siegers, Ms. Shonna 177 
Sikora, Leann 36,131, 

167, 172 

Simmons, Kelly 12, 36, 

146, 180 

Simmons, Thomas 86, 

146 

Sinchak, Kevin 146 
Singh, Harjot 146 
Singh, Harmanjit 164 
Singh, Mubarak 172 
Siukola, David 43, 155 
Skertich, Matthew 155 
Skrobot, Samantha 51, 

155 

Slaboski, Kathryn 31, 44, 

147 

Slifko, Nolan 38, 53, 86, 
172 

Sliwa, Jenny 96 
Slosser, Ryan 35, 120, 164 
Slyvester, Marissa 57, 128 
Smiljic, Mitzi 10, 49, 69, 
147 

Smit, Joshua 172,192 
Smith, Aaron 147 
Smith, Jacob 111,172 
Smith, Justin 15, 106, 107, 
147 

Smith, Kevin 192 
Smith, Kristy 164 
Smith, Lester 155 
Smith, Mr. Mike 103, 177 
Smith, Zachary 172 
Snedden, Brad 155 
Snuckel, David 86, 155, 
1$6 

Sobilo, Lisa 13,34,41,43, 

156 

Soczyk, Kristina 105, 156 
Soeka, Erik 86, 172 
Soeka, Sara 156 
Soeka, Steven 86, 172 
Softball 116 
Sojka, Emily 172 
Sokol, Mr. Joe 177 
Sons, Rebecca 147 
Sopko, Mr. Richard 176 
Sopko, Mr. Tim 92 
Sosic, Nemanja 51, 172 
Sowa, Raymond 156 
Sowinski, Angela 128, 

129. 147 

Speech and Debate 51 
Speakman, Ashly 41,164 
Spedus, Christopher 156 
Spicer, Shawn 84, 86, 156 
Spiekhout, Joshua 164 
Spolnik, Mary Ann 117, 
156 

Spolnik, Sarah 172 
Spungen, Alyssa 128,172 
Spungen, Daniel 156 
Spurlock, Kara 43, 49, 

164 

Spyrka, Jeff 100,113,172 
Spyrka, Matthew 156 
Sretenovic, Marko 86, 

172 

Sroka, Victoria 35, 156 
Stafford, Corinne 35, 37, 

38, 109, 164 

Stalmack, Jessica 9, 36, 

128. 129. 147 
Stan, Mrs. Michelle 177 
Standley, Jack 113,172 
Stand ley, Kristina 37, 44, 

131 147,167,188 


Standley, Sarah 156 
Starcevich, Russel 164 
Stariha, Alexander 90, 
172 

Stariha, Anna 51, 156 
Stassin, Chris 156 
Steele, Sarah 34, 63, 82, 
156 

Stefanopoulos, Aleka 156 
Stephan, Kristina 35, 147, 
180, 190 

Stevens, Andy 27, 156 
Stewart, Candice 156 
Stewart, Trevor 172 
Stock, Heather 44, 52, 

141, 147 

Stocky, Julie 38, 164 
Stoffregen, Gina 30, 44, 
156 

Stoffregen, Nicholas 90, 
172 

Stolarz, Nick 25, 37, 99, 

100. 156 

Stone, Danielle 164 
Stone, Jayme 156 
Stone, Samantha 164 
Stopper, Mr. Corky 177 
Stopper, Mrs. Rita 177 
Stout, Erica 147 
Stout, Katie 10, 32, 37, 78, 

79.164 

Strain, David 156 
Strbjak, Kevin 86, 147 
Strickland, Kai Lani 164 
Strong, John 86, 164 
Strong, Tabitha 34, 172 
Strug, Evelyn 172 
Stuart, Billy 86, 113, 156 
Stuart, Kyle 90, 113, 172 
Student Life 56-79 
Studniarz, Matthew 156 
Stump, Amanda 147 
Stump, Julie 35,38,41, 
164 

Sudbury, Mike 53, 100, 

113. 164 

Sulkowski, Andrew 147 
Sunderland, Jordan 58, 

67. 68. 129. 156 
Surma, Lance 86, 110, 

111, 156 

Svilar, Mike 62, 113, 147 
Swimming, Boys' 106 
Swimming, Girls' 109 
Sylvester, Bethan 31, 41, 
147 

Sylvester, Marissa 34, 41, 
164 

Szafasz, Katie 49, 51, 66, 

128. 164 

Szafasz, Kristen 25, 34, 

44, 128, 129, 147, 

184 

Szewka, Randal 164 

T Turnabout goers 
burdened with 
20-inch January 
snow storm 

Tantillo, Samantha 123, 
172 

Tanzillo, Lauren 130, 131, 
172 

Taylor, Ashley 8, 109, 156 
Taylor, Brian 128 
Taylor, Katie 24, 41, 42, 
47, 51, 53, 70, 72, 

160, 164 

Taylor, Samantha 2, 131, 
164 

Tennis, Boys' 95 


Tennis, Girls' 122 
Tepavac, Mirko 156 
Tepperman, Matt 35, 37, 

42. 53. 156 
Thespians 53 
Thomas, Pat 16, 42, 51, 

53, 147 

Thomas, Tyler 160, 164 
Thompson, Libbie 34, 

102, 103, 105, 117, 
156 

Thompson, Matt 33, 86, 

106, 158, 171, 172 
Thorp, Kevin 86, 164 
Thorp, Ryan 43, 164 
Tiberi, Celeste 49, 156 
Timolt, Nicole 35 
Tiwana, Punam 26, 34, 

38, 51, 173 

Tobias, Mrs. Janel 106, 

107. 109. 177 
Tobias, Mr. Robin 108, 

109, 181 

Tomazin, Colin 67, 147 
Tomczak, Brent 29, 156 
Topete, Maximilian 86, 
156 

Topor, Christopher 39, 

43. 52. 156 

Torres, Sam 36, 49, 51, 52, 

59, 109, 164 

Toth, Alex 41, 49, 113, 156 
Toth, Angela 96, 173 
Toyama, Tamiko 12, 39, 
49, 51, 53, 67, 82, 83, 

129. 139. 154. 156 
Tratar, Max 12, 173 
Tremaine, Alyssa 27, 156 
Trgovich, Alaina 49, 164 
Trgovich, Jason 29,164 
Trimolt, Corey 173, 192 
Trimolt, Nicole 37, 105, 

164 

Tripenfeldas, Mr. Steven 

59. 176. 177 

Tritsch, Jenna 123,128, 
173 

Trotman, Kevin 35, 156 
Troumouliaris, Danielle 

33, 38, 41, 42, 51, 53, 
76, 77, 164 
Tsoutsouris, Mrs. 

Charlene 177 
Tucker, Jeff 100 
Turnbull, Jacob 164 
Tuuk, Alicia 33, 49, 109, 
164 

U nderwater 
arthquake kills 
over 125,000 
with December 
Indian Ocean 

tsunami 

U.S. History 18-19 
Ullman, Mr. Donald 14, 
177 

Umapathy, Anitha 42, 51, 

123, 164 

Umapathy, Arun 147 
Umlauf, Dan 35, 36, 37, 
165 

Umlauf, Valerie 36, 37, 

43, 49, 139, 142, 148, 
180 

Underly, Mrs. Jill 174, 

177 

Ur, Philip 173 
Urbanowicz, Robbie 156 
Uwidia, Eniesi 100, 165 


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p 


atican gets new 
Pope Benedict 
XVI, following 
John Paul M’s 
April death 

Vacendak, Elizabeth 109, 
165 

Vacendak, Jennifer 148 
Vaitiekus, Ugnius 133, 
148 

Vaitiekute, Egle 66, 82, 
156 

Valent, Mrs. Lisa 177 
Vallese, Jeffrey 173 
Van Camp, Elyse 130, 

131, 156 

Van Camp, Greg 148, 192 
Van Dyke, Justine 22, 44, 

96. 165 

Van Weelden, Aric 41, 98, 
99, 100, 101, 155, 

156 

Van Wieren, David 165 
Van Wieren, Elizabeth 29, 
34, 51, 52, 53, 72, 

148 

Van Wyk, Michael 148 
Vandersluis, Emilee 33, 

35. 38. 42. 43. 53, 

147, 148, 180 

Vandersteen, Scott 2, 13, 

33. 34. 38. 42. 45. 53, 
69, 73, 77, 144, 148 

VanDeursen, Mary 42, 

49, 123,165 
Vanes, Steven 173 
Vanko, Cristina 34, 41, 

42.43. 51.165 
Vargo, Melissa 105, 117, 

165 

Varjabedian, Arek 38, 165 
Varney, Tiffany 156 
Vamum, Kate 49, 51, 92, 

103. 104. 105. 165 
Varsity Baseball 113 
Varsity Basketball, Boys' 

100 

Varsity Basketball, Girls' 
105 

Varsity Soccer, Boys' 90 
Varsity Soccer, Girls' 92 
Varsity Softball 117 
Vasic, Sonja 36, 37, 165 
Vasich, Nikola 156 
Vasquez, Brittani 49, 173 
Vasquez, Matthew 165 
Vauter, George 120, 165 
Vega, Joshua 90,156 
Velasquez, Aubrey 33, 
128, 129, 148, 189 
Velasquez, Gilroy 56, 86 
Velasquez, Gregory 173 
Velasquez, Manuel 42, 
165 

Velasquez, Matie 128, 173 
Velchek, Jon 86, 113, 165 
Venhuizen, Alison 165 
Vera, Ian 156 
Verkaik, Kelly 148 
Vesa, Mrs. Beth 11, 102, 

103, 104, 117, 177 
Vezmar, George 51,90, 
173 

Victor, Melissa 34, 35, 37, 

38. 40. 42. 47. 53, 

156 

Villalba, Mireya’ 49, 123, 
148 

Villalobos, Roger 148 


00 index 


Volkman, Nick 86, 153, 
156 

Volkoff, Elizabeth 140, 
148 

Volleyball 96 
Vroom, Katie 154, 157 


WOW more 
than a word, 
it’s a yearbook 
theme 

Wadas, Mrs. Carrie 176 
Wadas, John 35, 36, 37, 

157 

Wadas, Kathryn 35, 37, 

42. 44. 51. 72. 173 
Wade, Kelly 53, 96, 173 
Wade, Kyle 157 
Wagner, Lane 157 
Walker, Megan 173 
Wallace, Eric 35, 37, 68, 

148, 180 

Wasem, Tim 120, 157 
Waterson, Katie 92 
Watson, Mrs. Jan 177 
Watson, Kevin 86, 173 
Watterson, Julianne 173 
Watterson, Kaylyn 38, 53, 

59.157 

Watterson, William 165 
We The People 21, 30, 48 
Webb, Andrew 35, 37, 

165 

Webb, Casey 157 
Webber, Mary 42, 44, 173 
Webster, Mark 34, 44, 

150. 157 

Wehmer, Elizabeth 169, 
173 

Weichman, Adriana 165 
Weichman, Lisa 34, 165 
Weichman, Sean 157 
Weiss, Mrs. Jody 177 
Weiss, Lindsay 37, 49, 58, 

123. 157 

Wells, Manasseh 157 
Wells, Zacharias 157 
Welsh, Marie 157 
Werner, Kelly 34, 41, 117, 
165 

Westerlund, Matthew 42, 

51. 79. 157 
Westlake 30 

Wey, Michael 90, 173 
White, Adam 11, 165 
White, Danny 80, 81, 106, 
157 

White, Justin 148 
White, Molly 23, 33, 42, 

51. 65. 72. 173 
White, Nikkida 35,38, 

173 

White, Richie 85 
Whitlock, Lazarick 173 
Wible, Liz 43 
Wiers, Kim 35, 37, 38, 41, 

53. 165 

Wilczynski, Deborah 49, 

128. 173 

Wilks, Danielle 35, 44, 48, 
148 

Williams, Blake 80, 81, 

100. 173 

Williams, Brian 157 
Wilson, Marc 29, 53, 148 
Wingis, Joe 86,87,100, 
165 

Winterhaler, Christopher 

113. 165 


Witter, Christopher 90, 
100, 173 

Wojciechowski, Samantha 
165 

Wold, Dana 165 
Wood, Brandon 165 
Wood, Dylan 148 
Woods, Mr. William 177 
World Literature 18 
Wrestling 110 
Wrobleski, Mr. Steve 18, 
30, 177 

Wujek, Brian 43, 57, 148, 
180 


V 

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asser Arafat 
dies of natural 
causes at age 75 
in November 


Yaeger, Emily 42, 92, 165 
Yee, Allen 165 
Yee, Timothy 51, 173 
Yerga, Jackie 49, 103, 104, 
105, 117, 157 
Yi, Nick 86, 173 
Yinyown, Jutigarn 165 
Yorke, Mrs. Mary 19, 26, 
142, 175, 177 
Yothment, Meagan 36, 

37, 117, 173 

Yothment, Molly 117, 157 
Yurasovich, Kelly 88, 89, 
148 


Zoo animals at 
“Lincoln Park die 
leaving questions 
about habitats 

Zagorkski, Joey 19, 35, 
37,41, 68,157 
Zagorski, David 35, 148, 
180 

Zarkovic, Goran 149 
Zarowny, Eric 11, 18, 31, 
149 

Zarowny, Jordan 95, 165 
Zawistowski, Zachary 
165 

Zehner, Brittany 173 
Zehner, Michelle 2, 42, 

131. 165 

Zelenika, Steve 173 
Zeller, Mr. Don 177 
Zgorka, Jennifer 44, 48, 
58, 67, 149, 190 
Zheng, Zhi 149 
Ziemba, Lindsey 53, 96, 
173 

Ziemba, Steve 10, 12, 31, 
111, 149 

Zimmerman, Amanda 
173 

Zivich, Julie 34,49,173 
Zlamal, Jaime 41,43,69, 
149 

Zoppetti, Marissa 37, 42, 

128. 158. 165 
Zyglowicz, Beth 34, 149 
Zyglowicz, Eric 15, 43, 

157 


.Ji 


paragon 2005 


editor-in-chief 

Sarah-Anne Lanman 

managing editor 

Kaylen Huggy 

assistant editors/ 
head photographers 

Lauren Guidotti 
Allison Chelgren 


photographers 

Chris Maloney 
Elise Miller 
Lucia Rigo 
Gina Stoffregen 
Tiffany Barth 

adviser 

Mrs. Nancy Hastings 


colophon 


The door to "the Pub" often had to stay 
closed during school hours to stop the 
outbursts, laughter and yelling from echo- 
ing throughout the school. After hours, the 
door stayed open, letting the insanity 
briefly escape and allow the real world a 
glimpse inside. 

When outsiders did come in, scattered 
papers met them, along with a staff yell- 
ing at computer screens and H talking to 
herself, often leaving people to say "Wow, 
what are they doing in here?" 

From Sarah-Anne's muttering about 
what needed to be done to Kaylen's in- 
cessant laughter, the staff of two writers 
managed to pull themselves together. 
With help from frequent Dairy Queen 
runs, the obtainment of "H-isms" and 
Lauren's "words of encouragement," the 
determined 9 staff members worked past 
graduation into the early days of June. 
The only way to stay sane included fre- 
quent walks by Tiffany and Gina, the ever- 
present PSP of Chris's, Lucia's obsession 
with shooting basketball and Alii and 
Elise's incessant baking. And don't forget 
the sibling-like bickering. 

Paragon Volume 40 wow...more than a 
word, a slice of life was printed by Herff 
Jones, 6015 Travis Ln., Shawnee Mission, 
KS 66202-2343 with the aid of in-plant 
Customer Service Adviser Lisa Merino. 
With a press run of 1,050, the book fea- 
tured 100 lb. Bordeaux paper. Early orders 
of the yearbook cost $40, while late May 
pushed prices to $50. 


The book features a staff created four- 
color litho cover, with Kaylen Huggy de- 
signing the background and inspiration 
from an advertisement from the movie The 
Merchant of Venice. 

All pages were submitted on disk, us- 
ing PageMaker 6.5 and Adobe Photoshop. 
Our staff photographers shot, processed 
and printed more than 500 rolls of black 
and white Kodak TMAX 400. The staff 
moved towards more digital photography 
with the purchase of a Nikon D70 and 
Lauren Guidotti's personal Cannon EOS. 
Halterman/Root Photography Studios in 
Ottawa, IL, shot all underclass and senior 
portraits, as well as club group shots. 

The 2004 Paragon "no ifs, ands, or buts" 
was nameds a National Scholastic Press 
Association Pacemaker Finalist, Indiana 
High School Press Association Hoosier 
Star Finalist, and was named Best of Show 
in the midsize category at the JEA/NSPA 
Fall National Convention in Atlanta, GA. 

We would like to extend our thanks to 
our Herff Jones representative Lisa Keene 
for her understanding, moral support and 
always having something yummy to eat. 
We would also like to thank Don Milsap 
of Halterman Photography for being there 
when we couldn't and for taking some of 
our color photographs. Special thanks also 
goes to Mr. David Russell for all the team 
photos and to Mrs. Mary Yorke and her 
second semester AP Composition class for 
all their help. 


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face value 

Eyes full of tears. Danielle Troumouliaris. sophomore, reacts 
to senior Jordan Barnes' death in "Brigadoon." Performing 
her humorous interpretation of "Ruthless" for parents. 
Michelle Becka, senior, lets loose on Speech performance 
night. "Humor brought out a side of me that people didn’t 
usually see," Michelle said. In the fall musical "Rumors," 
Scott Goodwin, junior, loses his temper. 


Wow, I can t believe 
we re finally done. 
Things will never be 

the same. 55 

Lucy Brown, 
senior 





pitch perfect 

Letting the ball fly into the strike zone, 
Lori Andjelich, senior, pitches at a home game. 
"I've always been involved in softball," Lori said, 
a To take something I’ve done since I was a little 

202 more than a word kicl anc * play ,hrou 9 h high school was so fun." 





the last 1 ■ 

slice 

By the end of the year, the work overload outweighed the 
hours of play. By June 3, students itched to get out of 
school. You said "wow" when... 

Thanks to her sculpture students, Mrs. Linda Haynes, 
art teacher, gained a few purple streaks in her hair 
before being sculpted into a twin of senior Karly 
Dytrych— complete with leopard tights and tiger eyes. 
The Boys' Baseball Team shocked fans at Sectionals, 
trumping Lake Central with 3 6 - 3 SCOTG, securing 
their place at Regionals for the first time in two years. 
With the help of the Senior Class, Lauren Guidotti 
decked out the Commons with signs, streamers and 

150 candid posters of seniors in their best form. 

From Brian Rubesha flying as Mr. Incredible to Steven 
Decker's turtle face, the Class of 2005 bid a final 
farewell to peers and faculty. 

The Girls' Track Team ran long and hard to qualify 
10 runners, freshmen through seniors, all the way to 
State, the most ever in the team's history. 

All the year's work ended with a sigh of relief... 


a slice of life 20: 





Walking out of school after the final 
bell June 3, underclassmen and upper- 
classmen relished the satisfying relief of 
finishing another year. When graduation 
finally rolled around June 5, after four 
years of work and play, 307 seniors 
survived the 90 degree heat in the 
Fieldhouse to become the Class of 
2005. When all was said and done, 
students stopped to say 

"Wow, we made it." 


202 Wow... more than a word 


senior, regrets trying a new flavor at the 
World of Coke in Atlanta, GA. Checking 
to measure a block's weight, Naveen 
Chaubal, sophomore, tries to find the 
frictional force in Physics. On stage. Drew 
Koessler, senior, plays "When We Bleed." 
Arms swaying, sophomore Desiree 
Cossyleon has fun at Battle of the Bands. 

















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